Paige Smart, LPC, LMHC
- Trauma informed care
- CBT and DBT techniques
- Support for relationships
About Paige Smart
Her therapeutic style centers on warmth, acceptance, and collaboration. Paige uses a biopsychosocial framework to understand how biological, psychological, and social factors have shaped each person she meets. From that foundation she draws on trauma-informed cognitive behavioral techniques, strategies from dialectical behavior therapy, solution-focused methods, strengths-based practices, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness exercises to tailor interventions to individual needs.
Paige aims to create a nonjudgmental environment where trust can grow and clients can participate actively in goal setting and treatment planning. Together with each client she identifies practical steps to reduce current difficulties and build healthier patterns over time. Her work is geared toward helping people manage symptoms, navigate life transitions, and move toward the greater wellbeing they want to achieve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Paige Smart have?
Paige Smart has six years of experience providing therapy.
Is Paige Smart a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds these credentials: LPC, LMHC. License details: MO LPC 2020031656, WA LMHC LH61044147.
In which languages does Paige Smart provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Paige Smart located?
Paige Smart is located in Missouri.
How can I work with Paige Smart as my therapist?
You can work with Paige Smart through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Paige Smart work with international clients?
Paige Smart does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Paige Smart 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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
Paige Smart integrates client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy into online treatment. Client-centered therapy focuses on building a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship that honors each person’s goals and pace, helping with self-esteem, relationship issues, and life transitions. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) addresses unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns by teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and mood instability. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that are useful for managing intense emotions, impulsivity, and relationship conflicts.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Paige will work with each client to explore which methods align best with their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting techniques over time as progress is made. Licensed professionals often combine elements from several approaches to create an individualized plan.
Online therapy through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and lets people access consistent support from home or elsewhere. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes, manage ongoing stressors, and practice new skills between sessions with a therapist who can guide the process.