Luciana Smalls, LPC
Luciana Smalls, LPC - Compassionate relationship and trauma therapist
- Anxiety and stress
- Parenting and family
- Relationship support
About Luciana Smalls
Luciana Smalls is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in South Carolina who brings nine years of clinical experience alongside more than two decades working in the human services field. She has supported a wide range of people facing challenges such as depression, anxiety, adoption and foster care concerns, relationship and parenting struggles, life transitions, ADHD, oppositional defiant disorder, and addiction.
Her therapeutic manner is nurturing, supportive, and at times gently challenging, with an emphasis on helping clients translate difficulties into sources of strength. She approaches each person with respect for their cultural background, values, sexual orientation, and identity, and tailors care to reflect individual needs. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively, with clear goals and practical strategies.
Luciana blends evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and humanistic, client-centered principles. She also draws on motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, narrative therapy, and creative interventions to meet clients where they are and expand their coping skills. Her work addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term growth in areas such as intimacy, grief, career, self-esteem, and caregiving stress.
Committed to guiding clients through difficult changes, Luciana focuses on building the skills and insights needed to pursue meaningful goals. She welcomes the opportunity to support individuals and families as they work toward healthier patterns and greater resilience.
Her therapeutic manner is nurturing, supportive, and at times gently challenging, with an emphasis on helping clients translate difficulties into sources of strength. She approaches each person with respect for their cultural background, values, sexual orientation, and identity, and tailors care to reflect individual needs. Treatment plans are developed collaboratively, with clear goals and practical strategies.
Luciana blends evidence-based methods including cognitive behavioral techniques and humanistic, client-centered principles. She also draws on motivational interviewing, mindfulness practices, narrative therapy, and creative interventions to meet clients where they are and expand their coping skills. Her work addresses both immediate concerns and longer-term growth in areas such as intimacy, grief, career, self-esteem, and caregiving stress.
Committed to guiding clients through difficult changes, Luciana focuses on building the skills and insights needed to pursue meaningful goals. She welcomes the opportunity to support individuals and families as they work toward healthier patterns and greater resilience.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPostpartum depressionSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Imago Relationship Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Luciana Smalls have?
Luciana Smalls has 9 years of experience as a mental health professional.
Is Luciana Smalls a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPC credential. License details: SC LPC 7774.
In which languages does Luciana Smalls provide therapy?
Luciana Smalls provides therapy in English.
Where is Luciana Smalls located?
She is located in South Carolina.
How can I work with Luciana Smalls as my therapist?
You can work with Luciana Smalls through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Luciana Smalls work with international clients?
Luciana Smalls does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Luciana Smalls cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Luciana Smalls
Luciana Smalls draws from several proven methods to tailor care to each person's needs. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive therapeutic relationship and helping clients identify their own goals and solutions; it is especially helpful for people working through identity, self-esteem, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) emphasizes practical skills to recognize and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for anxiety, depression, and stress management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for regulating emotions, managing intense reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which can benefit those dealing with impulsivity, strong anger, or relationship challenges.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the therapeutic process. Luciana works collaboratively with each person to determine which strategies fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and adapts the plan as progress unfolds. This collaborative stance helps ensure treatment feels relevant and manageable.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility for people with busy schedules or caregiving responsibilities. Sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging allow clients to access licensed professionals from their own locations, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of care during life transitions. These options can make it easier to practice new skills between sessions and to engage in therapy in ways that suit individual routines and comfort levels.