Michelle Smith, MSW, LICSW

As a therapist and owner of Clarity Counseling Solutions, I have a strong passion for working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. I work to restore balance to my clients; helping them use their strengths to move forward, providing support and guidance, and finding clarity in whatever obstacles they face in life. My office provides a supportive and inviting atmosphere that engages my clients.

I hold a Masters of Social Work from West Virginia University and bring over fifteen years of experience in social work to my practice. My therapeutic approaches include: the Strength-Based Approach, Nurtured Heart Approach, Solution-Focused Approach, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma, and Life Transitions.

Parents-Child Relationships

I have a passion for working with parents who are struggling to understand their child’s challenging behavior. I use the Nutured Heart Approach to strengthen the parent-child relationship for the promotion of healing, forward momentum, and relationship growth. As a Nurtured Heart Certified Trainer, I conduct workshops for parents, caregivers, teachers, and professionals working with children in the community.

Adults

Specializing in helping adults find clarity for major life decisions and self-discovery, I assist in improving communication, grounding themselves, and fostering positive family relationships and parenting. I provide individual therapy to suit every need and to help manage symptoms or triggers to live a healthier life and reach each client’s therapeutic goal.

Couples

Working with couples, I focus on improving open, honest, and kind communication using the Gottman Method. My approach encourages turning towards each other in conflict and fostering a deeper connection.

Families

Another passion of mine is working with families using the Nurtured Heart approach. This approach has proven to reset family dynamics and build happier, more confident children. I've successfully helped clients with attachment/adoption, foster parenting, crisis intervention, and trauma.