Hello, I’m Meghann Smith, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist providing online counseling services across the state of Washington. I work with Individual Adults who have ongoing challenges such as depression and anxiety, as well as Teenagers and Families with a variety of other struggles. A primary goal of mine is to help you stop living life at a frenzied pace and start helping you make progress toward your goals. My approach As a strength-based therapist, I believe that a strong therapeutic relationship is essential to help promote and facilitate change, which is why I take an empathic, caring, & nonjudgmental stance. I hold an integrative approach to counseling, which is grounded in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, ACT, and EFT. I love teaching mindfulness and meditation techniques, as well as many other coping strategies. My focus I provide care for many adults who have ongoing challenges such as depression and anxiety, as well as adolescents and families with a variety of other struggles, such as communication issues and stress. I particularly enjoy working with neurodivergent individuals, women experiencing divorce, and families with children who have special needs. My communication style I describe myself as an “empathic, gentle, nerdy therapist,” which means first and foremost, I focus on building strong rapport with great understanding and empathy. I also take a non-directive stance, which means I will not tell you what to do, but rather guide you to gain your own insight and make your own informed decisions using personal values and beliefs. I believe you are, after all, the best expert on yourself; I look forward to getting to know you and helping you to the best of my abilities. My journey to mental healthcare In the past, I have battled with my own emotional and mental health problems. My struggles are what helped empower me with the ability to identify with other people’s emotions and experiences.