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Alesha Smith, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Alesha is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Alesha. View 72 reviews
Great news, Alesha is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

She is a great listener and I always look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed December 2024

Alesha's guidance has truly changed my life. I am now the person I've always wanted to be instead of just who I've always hoped to be. Alesha provided me all the tools I need to be successful in managing stress, grief, relationships, and forgiveness. She is a true champion for those wanting positive, holistic, and lasting life improvements. Thank you, Alesha!

Reviewed December 2024

More about Alesha

  • 28 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW

I am Alesha Smith, LCSW licensed in the sate of Florida with 27 years of experience as a clinical therapist. I have worked with clients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting, anger management, grief and loss, and cargiving.

My clinical style is personable, engaging and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, dignity and compassion, and without judgement. My clinical approach combines cognitive-behavioral, dialectical behavioral, solution-focused, and client-centered therapies. Our sessions and treatment plan will be tailored to meet your unique and specific needs with emphasis on beginning where you are and working toward where you are most comfortable.

I commend you for having the courage to seek a more fulfilling life and for taking the first steps towards a change to something new and different. I am here to support and empower you.

Lets work together!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Self esteem Depression Anger management Career difficulties Coping with life changes Compassion fatigue Caregiver issues and stress Communication problems Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) Guilt and shame Self-love Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Alesha Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1962830570.

  • LCSW · Florida · SW10847 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Alesha Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

72 reviews

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She is a great listener and I always look forward to our sessions.

Reviewed December 2024

Alesha's guidance has truly changed my life. I am now the person I've always wanted to be instead of just who I've always hoped to be. Alesha provided me all the tools I need to be successful in managing stress, grief, relationships, and forgiveness. She is a true champion for those wanting positive, holistic, and lasting life improvements. Thank you, Alesha!

Reviewed December 2024

I started therapy with the mindset that it is a stigma only for those who are at their absolute line of defense or are emotionally weak; I was hesitant at first, but as time went on, Alesha's expertise and care have helped me progress from my day-to-day life to taking the first steps toward my long term goals in life. I am grateful for her wisdom, advice, and understanding during our sessions and I would recommend her without notice.

Reviewed December 2024

Alesha is thoughtful and intuitive. She validates my concerns and motivates me to a place of greater peace. I appreciate her candor and feel lifted by her encouragement. Talking with Alesha feels like talking with a caring and wiser friend!

Reviewed November 2024

Alesha Smith is a great therapist. She is kind,, professional and provides me with knowledge and tools on how to achieve my mental health goals.

Reviewed November 2024

I put off trying therapy for years and finally decided to give it a go … and it has been beyond helpful thanks to Alesha. Alesha Made me feel welcomed and comfortable from day one, Is extremely easy to talk to, gives me the space I need to heal and has given me so many new tools that I can use in my daily life. I appreciate her insight, new ways of thinking, and she’s an amazing listener.

Reviewed November 2024

I believe that Alesha understands my issues and is insightful and experienced enough to guide me to better mental health.

Reviewed November 2024

Just amazing, across the board. Alesha really understands what to do to help someone with practical advice and tips. She’s charged my life for the better. The sessions are really therapeutic.

Reviewed August 2024

She’s great

Reviewed May 2024

Alesha was like my guide throughout the therapy process. She would ask thought-provoking questions and listen without judgement. She pulled out insight from what I would say and help redirect negative thoughts and give me tools that I will take with me for the rest of my life!

Reviewed May 2024

Alesha has amazing patience, and shows sincere dedication to helping you through understanding what you’re feeling and going through. She really listens to me and creates a comfortable space for me to express myself.

Reviewed May 2024

I feel comfortable sharing my experiences with Alesha. She is knowledgeable and compassionate at the same time. She is a great person to talk to!

Reviewed May 2024

I look forward to speaking with my therapist, Alesha. She is thorough, thoughtful and compassionate. She gives practical advice, listens intently and provides helpful tips to navigate my mental health and life's challenges.

Reviewed May 2024

She is an LCSW, which guarantees competency to me. She is always prepared and always demonstrates empathetic understanding of every issue. She is easy to talk to and provides specific examples as to how to move forward with an issue.

Reviewed May 2024

Akesha has been a great therapist. She has an empathetic and practical approach

Reviewed April 2024

Excellent

Reviewed April 2024

Very friendly and gives good suggestions and good example and other precipitation of things.

Reviewed April 2024

Alesha has had such a positive impact on my life. Every time I speak to her I can feel she genuinely cares and wants the best for me. She always takes the time to really listen to me and offer a gentle wisdom that is not only comforting but also reveals my blind spots to myself. Once I become aware of those blind spots, we can work to shift the narratives and tell myself a new story. Alesha has so many tools in her toolkit and is always eager to share those with me. She always leaves me with a task and focus for the week which helps me stay on track with the goals I’ve set in place. I genuinely believe therapy with Alesha has been and will continue to be a huge asset in my life. The value I’ve received is priceless and I am so grateful to be connected with such a great therapist and overall wonderful person. Thank you so much Alesha! You are the best!

Reviewed March 2024

I really like her she has opened my eyes to a lot in such a short time.

Reviewed March 2024

Alesha has been amazing. She has helped me so much and her methods have really resonated with me. I have been able apply her techniques and they have really helped me improve on my issues. I highly recommend Alesha.

Reviewed January 2024

I have worked with Alesha for a few months now. She is very good at what she does. She listens and has an expertise at giveing insight and helpful advice at the right time. I would recommend her highly.

Reviewed May 2023

She’s amazing

Reviewed November 2022

Alesha is extremely intelligent and very qualified. She understands and listens. I am so happy I found her!

Reviewed August 2022

She’s very proactive and I appreciate that, I love that she loves her career being someone who also loves their profession. I feel comfortable with her she gives me hope and a sense of warmth to her that I can connect with. Thank you for the good fit

Reviewed December 2023

Ms Alesha has been a wonderful asset in my life; She is supportive encouraging genuine and she is solution focused; she has supported me through life altering situations and I’m coming through the toughest of them, I’m glad she continues to stand by me as I grow through my most challenging time of my life, I’m grateful to have her as my therapist

Reviewed December 2023

consummate professional

Reviewed November 2023

She is very understanding, and gives good advice

Reviewed November 2023

Alesha is kind, caring and provokes me to gain insight.

Reviewed August 2023

My time with Alesha has been invaluable. She has helped me navigate through critical life experiences and she is always supportive Very glad for our connection,,

Reviewed July 2023

Aleisha is very attentive, a great listener, and supportive; but will also challenge you. I enjoy the challenges as they definitely require you to think outside of your norm. If you’re on the fence on scheduling with Aleisha, just do it! You won’t regret it.

Reviewed May 2023

She is great and understanding. She has her approach but also allows you to speak as you need to. She uses techniques that you can use in your daily life .

Reviewed May 2023

Strongly recommend

Reviewed April 2023

She is great

Reviewed March 2023

There are no words to describe the awesomeness of Alesha. Within the first ten minutes of our first session, she was putting me to work. I practiced the tools she provided, and it has made such a huge difference in my life both professionally and personally. Now as I look back at my initial therapy goals, it is absolutely incredible to me that I am in the place I am now in managing my anxiety and stress (but she would tell me that she’s not surprised at all). To the moon and on, I cannot thank Alesha enough for the guidance she has given me. Catch it. Check it. Change it.

Reviewed March 2023

Alesha is a therapist who truly listens to my concerns and helps me find solutions. During this challenging time she is right there with me!

Reviewed April 2023

Alesha is an outstanding listener. She uses personal examples to relate with me and my issues. She is clearly empathetic and resourceful. I couldn't be happier with our partnership.

Reviewed February 2023

I have really enjoyed working with Alesha. I feel that the time I have spent in therapy with her has been valuable and practical in multiple aspects of my life. I feel like I’ve grown as an individual and made some changes. Alesha has provided me with confidence that I can continue to grow and change.

Reviewed February 2023

My time with Alesha was fantastic. I learned so many important skills to improve my communication style, behavior, relationships, mindset and mindfulness. She taught great techniques that I will apply today and for the rest of my life. Thank you, Alesha for helping me in so many ways.

Reviewed January 2023

She is great.

Reviewed January 2023

She's an AWESOME human being with an understanding heart. I love that when I tend to slip into depression talk, she pulls me out in the nicest way with the hard truth at an understanding on my level and helps me identify what exactly needs to be addressed.

Reviewed January 2023

Too many therapists want for you to talk, but do not actually give you the tools you need to address the issue. It’s one thing to talk it through; it’s a lot more work to do something about it. Alesha has put me to work. That huge closet of skeletons got busted wide open from the first ten minutes with her. It’s one of the greatest gifts I’ve ever been given and she is with me every step of the way.

Reviewed January 2023

Alesha is a really nice person and listener and even though there were times when I had sudden ‘situations’ she offered help I didn’t know was possible virtually. Alesha’s words are like a warm hug. I hope you have her as your therapist with an open mind.

Reviewed December 2022

Excellent therapist, full of resources and helpful guidance.

Reviewed December 2022

I wouldn't have it any other way...Alesha is not bias and she listens. And I love her personality. I have so much more I could say about her but to sum it up , therapy was one of the best decisions I've made in my life. She helped me through alot and I thank you Alesha from the bottom of my heart. May God continue to bless you

Reviewed December 2022

Alesha has been consistent with following up with me although I have been scattered

Reviewed November 2022

She is very thoughtful provides excellent advice & coaching and I feel extremely comfortable with Alesha

Reviewed November 2022

I've had one session with Alesha and she understands my issues and concerns. She's listens and advises on the best course of action. In a nutshell she's GREAT!

Reviewed November 2022

A great listener and can relate to me.

Reviewed November 2022

Alesha is a pleasure to work with. She is a great listener and provides great examples to techniques and methods we discuss.

Reviewed November 2022

She is always checking on me!!!! I know he only had a few sessions but she do care!!! I reaaaaally like her!!!

Reviewed November 2022

Everything I could possibly want in a therapist! Kind, respectful, patient, and wise!

Reviewed September 2022

Alesha has been wonderful and I can't say enough about my experience with her as my therapist. I know that I could not have been so successful in my path to better mental health over the last 8 months if it had not been for her intuitive insight. She always knew exactly what exercises and practices I needed to work on. Even when I wasn't sure how some may help, I soon realized how I had grown doing them. Alesha is a true professional and I had no trouble talking to her without feeling judged or any scrutiny. She always helped me navigate my feelings and how to deal with them properly. She was thorough, kind, friendly, and a great listener. She understood my feelings and even the path of my thoughts that caused me such grief while going through a harrowing experience. After that experience was over, she helped me quickly recover and grow from it; now I'm ready to move on to a new place, with a new spirit for a better tomorrow. Alesha has helped me turn a new page in my life, keeping it positive, peaceful, and grateful. I am very happy that I turned to Betterhelp for my needs, because I know Alesha was the right therapist for me. I just can't imagine being able to get through my hard time without her in my corner. She made it all easier and helped me to find meaning and growth from my experiences. I am absolutely grateful for this opportunity to be available to me in this platform, where I was the most comfortable at home in my own space. She is a valuable member of your team, don't ever lose her, because she is exactly what your company needs to be successful. This entire experience has been great for me. I did the homework, some journaling along the way which I also found therapeutic, and I also attended a few groupinars. Sometimes their subjects were helpful to me and some I just found to be interesting, but they gave me an outlet I felt was comforting and safe. I don't think that I could have gone to a therapist in the traditional setting and have gotten this far so soon. With the added practices and features, it all lent to a quicker recovery for me. Again, I am very grateful for this experience and I'm extremely grateful to Alesha for being there for me and guiding me through a very tough time in my life. She is a shining gem and truly passionate about her profession. Thank goodness I found Betterhelp and Alesha when I needed it most.

Reviewed September 2022

She the most understanding person and I like how she approach me was very good Experience and knowing that she hears you out and she explains all the homework that I have done

Reviewed September 2022

Alesha is extremely positive, professional, and compassionate. She employed a variety of skills and tools to empower me in shifting my perspectives and taking healthy action. She was always affirming and gently challenging when I needed it. With Alesha's help, I made great strides toward emotional healing and creating a short and long term plan that I felt great about.

Reviewed September 2022

Alesha is amazing- understands quickly, empowers softly, and energizes positively. Sign up now!

Reviewed September 2022

Alesha was definitely heaven sent. She has helped me work through things I didn’t realize were even there but holding me back. She is a great listener and communicates effectively.

Reviewed August 2022

She’s awesome

Reviewed August 2022

Words really can't describe how much she has helped me . I highly recommend her.

Reviewed July 2022

I am getting a lot from thus therapy. I sometimes forget my appointments, because I'm doing so much.

Reviewed July 2022

She genuinely cares and wants the best for you!

Reviewed May 2022

Alesha has been a miracle worker. She is calm, smart, and genuine. I have enjoyed my sessions and feel that we have made significant progress. Unfortunately, BetterHelp would not allow me to message her without receiving payment to thank her after our final session. Thank you, Alesha. I look forward to working with you in the future. Justin

Reviewed May 2022

She is very kind and helpful. She puts things in perspective and is always non-judgmental. She is knowledgeable and offers many suggestions to help you work through issues.

Reviewed May 2022

She is pleasant and I feel as though she is a good listener and serious about her work. She is patient with you and easy going with her patient. She understands and pays attention to detail. I’m glad I chose her to guide my steps in the areas where I find I need more work. She is a blessing in disguise.

Reviewed April 2022

Phenomenal, sincere, relatable, attentive, and supportive are just a few character traits that comes to mind when I think of Ms. Alesha Smith. She is a great life support.

Reviewed April 2022

I've been speaking with Alesha for 5 weeks now. She is attentive and positive. She is friendly and is easy to talk to. I look forward to continuing speaking with her for awhile.

Reviewed April 2022

Awesome therapist. She takes the time to listen to my concerns and has provided the right tools to guide on my journey of becoming a better me.

Reviewed April 2022

I completed my 2 weeks session with Alesha Smith and it was by far one of the best decisions I’ve made in my life. She was incredibly attentive and responsive. I recommend her without reservations.

Reviewed March 2022

I highly recommend Alisha .

Reviewed March 2022

Recently started with Alesha and I am very pleased. This is hard deep intense work but I want to work through those things that weigh me down. She listens attentively.

Reviewed March 2022

Alesha is so helpful with all my challenges and is very supportive and empathetic. She is thoughtful with the tools she utilizes for my specific needs. I highly recommend her!

Reviewed March 2022

Alesha is an amazing therapist. She is calm, knowledgeable, and compassionate. She is always there when I need her. I highly recommend Alesha.

Reviewed March 2022

I am looking forward to working with Alesha.

Reviewed March 2022

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Frequently asked questions

Does Alesha Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Alesha Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Alesha Smith speak?

Alesha Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Alesha Smith have?

Alesha Smith has 28 years of experience.

Where is Alesha Smith licensed to practice?

Alesha Smith is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Alesha Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Alesha Smith does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Alesha Smith offer?

Alesha Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Alesha Smith?

Alesha Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Alesha Smith?

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