- Guilt and shame work
- ACT and CBT methods
- Compassion fatigue support
About Tahaji
Tahaji Smith, LCSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Florida with three years of post-licensure practice and a long history of public service. She works with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, depression, substance use concerns, compassion fatigue, relationship strain, trauma and related issues including guilt and shame. Tahaji frames therapy as a straightforward partnership to talk through what feels heavy and what patterns keep showing up.
She draws on practical, evidence-informed methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different responses. Tahaji also uses Client-Centered and Emotionally-Focused approaches to focus on feelings and improve how people connect with themselves and others. Sessions are conversational and focused on what matters most to the client.
Tahaji’s past work includes long experience in emergency communications and public service, and she brings that background into the work with people facing high stress or burnout. That history informs how she supports people coping with compassion fatigue and caregiving strain.
In sessions she helps people name painful emotions like guilt or shame, look at how those feelings affect choices, and practice small changes that shift day-to-day life. She invites clear, manageable steps rather than abstract goals.
People who reach out can expect a calm, direct approach that balances talking, reflection, and practical tools. She practices in Florida and offers therapy in English.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate every choice. It focuses on values and small steps toward a life that feels more in line with what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors together and uses short, practical exercises to test and change unhelpful thinking patterns. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people name and work with strong emotions to improve important relationships and attachment patterns.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Tahaji will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as needed, so therapy stays relevant and practical.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week - they can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or make it simpler to meet when feeling overwhelmed. Licensed professionals, including therapists, use these approaches to help people carry changes into daily life without demanding long or frequent visits.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Tahaji works with stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, trauma and related problems including guilt and shame.
How does she approach shame or guilt?
She uses practical methods like ACT and CBT to name feelings, examine the impact of guilt or shame, and try small behavioral changes to reduce their hold.
What experience does she bring to therapy?
She has three years of clinical practice since licensure and many years of prior public service experience working in high-stress roles.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Florida LCSW, which stands for Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and she practices in Florida.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.