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Rayna Smith, LCSW-C

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

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

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Rayna. View 11 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Maryland

Recent reviews

I love how she listens and provides suggestions to manage what I am challenged with

Reviewed April 2024

Very good

Reviewed March 2024

More about Rayna

  • 10 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW-C

I am licensed with 20+ years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.

Specialties

Relationship issues Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Depression Stress Anxiety Grief Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Attachment issues Blended family issues Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Commitment issues Communication problems Control issues Divorce and separation Domestic violence Emptiness Family problems Fatherhood issues First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hoarding Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Midlife crisis Money and financial issues Postpartum depression Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-love Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Licenses

Rayna Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1285226365.

  • LCSW-C · Maryland · 16449 · Expires October 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 allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Rayna Smith

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

Overall rating:

5.0

11 reviews

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Clients mention: Recommend Comfortable Easy Listens Amazing Attentive Confidence Encouraging Grateful Great

I love how she listens and provides suggestions to manage what I am challenged with

Reviewed April 2024

Very good

Reviewed March 2024

I feel so fortunate to be connected with Rayna. She creates a safe, neutral atmosphere to discuss deep issues and their manifestations, making subsequent connections and revelations easy to see and explore. I really trust Rayna and feel she was born to do this! I look forward to speaking with her each week and have made real progress with through our sessions & the worksheets and practices she thoughtfully recommends. She always has good ideas and resources for whatever comes up. Her manner is kind, warm and patient. She is professional, wise and quick thinking, always asking helpful questions and gently shedding light on what she observes. I highly recommend Rayna’s services-she’s a truly gifted therapist.

Reviewed September 2023

I really appreciate you allowing me to express myself. Thanks Rayna.

Reviewed September 2023

Rayna makes expressing my feelings and concerns an easy thing to do. After our meetings I always feel renewed and stronger with confidence. Thanks to her guidance and exercises, I can think clearer and more things are put into perspective.

Reviewed September 2023

Rayna is my first therapist and i am already comfortable.

Reviewed September 2023

Rayna is a wonderful therapist. I dont feel like a bug under a microscope but rather a person talking to another person. She listens actively and responds with thoughtful questions when necessary. Im so very grateful i found her.

Reviewed August 2023

I have been meaning to find a therapist for a while but didn’t make it a priority. I decided to download the app and put in my preferences for my therapist and could not have been happier with the match. She asks appropriate questions, is attentive, understanding, encouraging, and so much more. I have had a difficult time sorting out my emotions and feelings but have been coping much better since starting therapy. She has also encouraged the introduction of adjunct activities/practices for me to incorporate. I look forward to our weekly sessions and would absolutely recommend her.

Reviewed July 2023

I started working with Rayna very shortly after one of the lowest moments in my life and she has been so great in helping me process it and figure out what I want to do next. I feel so supported by her and I appreciate that she affirms the experiences that I’ve had.

Reviewed April 2023

I enjoy the fact that I guide where the sessions go. I came in with a lot of baggage but I knew I needed to let it all out to really start the real work and I felt comfortable to do that from the first session.

Reviewed April 2023

Rayna is an amazing therapist! She will make you feel heard and she will help guide you. She has truly been a pleasure to work with and I will continue to have regular appointments with her. I recommend anyone and everyone give themselves the opportunity to seek help, it is life changing.

Reviewed April 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Rayna Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Rayna 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 Rayna Smith speak?

Rayna Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Rayna Smith have?

Rayna Smith has 10 years of experience.

Where is Rayna Smith licensed to practice?

Rayna Smith is licensed to practice in Maryland.

Does Rayna Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Rayna 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."

How can I communicate with Rayna Smith?

Rayna 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 Rayna Smith?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.