Alaina Smith

Alaina completed her bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Bowling Green State University in 2014 and her master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling also from Bowling Green State University in 2017. She is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the state of Ohio. In 2019 Alaina became a Certified Cognitive Enhancement Therapy Coach. Alaina is dedicated to helping others navigate the challenges and transitions of life, achieve personal growth, and improve their overall sense of wellbeing. She utilizes a non-judgmental and strengths-based approach, in order to help clients to utilize their strengths to overcome barriers to wellness. She incorporates a variety of theoretical approaches, in order to provide individualized and person-centered treatment.

Alaina has experience working with individuals with depression and other mood disorders, anxiety, trauma, grief/loss, personality disorders, addiction, impulse control issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and psychotic disorders.

Alaina states, “I believe there is more than one path to healing, and that each journey to mental health wellness is unique. From my perspective, counseling is a collaborative process. I like to think of the client in the driver’s seat, and the counselor in the passenger’s seat assisting the client in reaching their desired location. One of my favorite things about the work that I do is being able to see others accomplish their goals. I look forward to joining you on your journey.”

“Just like the lotus we too have the ability to rise from the mud, bloom out of the darkness and radiate into the world.” – Unknown