Winona Echols Smith, LPC
- Michigan
- MI LPC 6401005928
Accepting new clientsVerified 20 hours ago
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Open 11 of the last 30 days
Live availability history
Open on 11 of the last 30 days
When Winona was open to new clients. We re-check the BetterHelp listing once a day and record what it said, whichever way it went.
Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 11 days, waitlist or full on 19 days. Most recent check, Oct 11: accepting new clients.
Days available
11/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Winona has been open to new clients on 11 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Winona
As a licensed therapist in Michigan, I bring two decades of compassionate clinical experience supporting individuals through life's complex challenges. My practice centers on empowering clients to navigate personal growth, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, stress management, and self-esteem development. I am deeply committed to creating an inclusive, affirming therapeutic space that honors diverse experiences and identities. My approach centers on understanding the unique intersections of personal history, cultural background, and individual strengths. I offer supportive guidance for individuals facing workplace challenges, family dynamics, relationship transitions, and multicultural concerns. My therapeutic work focuses on helping clients develop robust communication skills, cultivate self-love, and effectively manage life changes. Whether supporting individuals through divorce, separation, postpartum experiences, or navigating complex family systems, I provide a nuanced, compassionate approach that respects each person's journey. I am particularly passionate about supporting clients dealing with isolation, body image challenges, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. My practice is grounded in creating a safe, validating environment where individuals can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal healing and growth. Read more Show less
What Winona helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes
Approaches
Not specified yet
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discriminationSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues