Charmaine Smith, LMFT, MD, LCMFT
Therapist in Kentucky
Charmaine Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns.
- License 0800, 202109, LCM1090 · Kentucky, Texas, Maryland Expires April 2026, February 2027, January 2027
- NPI 1154680270 · national registry
- Experience and languages 17+ years in practice English
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About Charmaine
Charmaine Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist who helps people manage stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and self-esteem concerns. She writes straightforward plans and talks with clients in a respectful, down-to-earth way. Her approach aims to make change feel possible and manageable for day-to-day life.
She blends practical therapy methods with attention to how people connect. That might include relationship-focused tools from the Gottman Method alongside work that builds emotional awareness and coping skills.
Background and approach
Sessions often include clear steps people can try between meetings to test what helps. Charmaine holds the Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential and also lists MD and LCMFT. She has worked in the field for 17 years and brings that hands-on experience to each case.
She adapts her style to fit the person sitting across from her rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach. Typical concerns she addresses include communication problems, family of origin issues, blended family stress, abandonment, and caregiver burnout. She also supports people dealing with body image, cancer-related stress, and transitions such as separation or divorce.
Sessions focus on clear goals, practical strategies, and building skills for everyday life. Charmaine emphasizes small, steady steps so progress feels doable. She encourages people to take the first step and offers a calm, steady presence while they work toward change.
Credentials
- LMFT (Kentucky)
- License 0800 · expires April 2026
- LMFT (Texas)
- License 202109 · expires February 2027
- LCMFT (Maryland)
- License LCM1090 · expires January 2027
- NPI
- 1154680270 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Charmaine lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Cancer
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Charmaine names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
These are the approaches Charmaine names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Charmaine uses a mix of relationship-focused and acceptance-based approaches to guide online sessions. The Gottman Method offers practical exercises and communication tools that help people who want clearer interaction habits and less reactivity in their relationships. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and helps people move toward values-based actions.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Charmaine will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals and comfort level, adjusting techniques as progress is made. She often combines tools so sessions address both immediate problems and longer-term patterns.
Online therapy provides several practical benefits. Video calls mirror an in-person conversation and let the therapist observe interactions and body language. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier during busy days. Live chat and text-based messaging make it possible to check in between meetings or handle short, focused coaching moments. These options let people fit therapy into their schedules and try different formats to see what works best.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, and self-esteem issues along with related topics like abandonment, blended family problems, and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, mixing relationship-focused work with strategies to manage thoughts and emotions in daily life.
How much experience does she have?
She has 17 years of professional experience working in therapeutic roles and brings that background to her sessions.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds the LMFT credential and lists MD and LCMFT, and she practices in Kentucky.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions may be conducted by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved in getting started?
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