Quinn Smalley, LMHC
Therapist who centers your story
Details
| Name | Quinn Smalley |
|---|---|
| Credentials | LMHC |
| Based in | Florida |
| Licensed in | Florida |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 6 |
About Quinn
Quinn Smalley is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing anxiety, depression, stress, relationship strain, and self-esteem struggles. She works with clients dealing with life changes, grief, addiction, trauma, and issues around intimacy and parenting. Quinn takes a respectful, story-focused approach to therapy and aims to make sessions feel manageable and clear.
Quinn believes personal stories shape how people see themselves and their choices.
Background and approach
In sessions she listens for the moments that matter and the meanings people give those moments. She uses that information to help clients rethink unhelpful patterns and try new ways of handling problems. Her style combines Narrative ideas with practical tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
That means clients can expect conversations about values and choices alongside skills for managing thoughts, emotions, and behavior. Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills and client-centered listening add balance when strong emotions come up. Quinn has six years of professional experience working with a wide range of concerns.
She keeps language simple and focuses on concrete steps clients can try between sessions. Many people find this mix helpful when coping feels overwhelming. Sessions are offered in English and conducted online by phone, video, chat, or text messaging.
The subscription model is used for scheduling and can be canceled at any time. To begin, a person selects Start Therapy, completes a brief matching questionnaire, and schedules according to therapist availability.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Self esteem among the things Quinn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Eating and food-related issues
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Money and financial issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Existential Therapy: Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Psychodynamic Therapy: Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-Focused Therapy: Listed by Quinn among the ways she works.
- Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Quinn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.
Narrative Therapy in this listing
Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.
If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Quinn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.
Online session options
How narrative and behavioral approaches work online
Quinn integrates Narrative Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) into online work. Narrative Therapy involves talking through the stories people tell about themselves to find different meanings and options. It helps when old labels or past events keep limiting choices. ACT focuses on values and small actions that match those values, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions.She blends those with client-centered listening to make sure conversations reflect each person's priorities. Choosing the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try methods, and adjust based on what feels most useful and doable.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs. Video allows face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be easier when less bandwidth is available or when being off-camera helps with focus. Live chat and text messaging are good for brief check-ins, daily skill work, or when someone prefers writing to speaking. These options make therapy more flexible for busy schedules and varied comfort levels.
Common questions about this listing
What kinds of problems does this therapist help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship concerns, self-esteem, grief, trauma, addiction, and many life changes.
What is her general therapy style like?
The approach is story-focused and down-to-earth. Conversations look at important life moments while also building practical skills for daily life.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience as a counselor working with a variety of concerns and populations.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices online from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
She meets with clients via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by clicking the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
Contacting this therapist
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