- Practical coping tools
- Support for parents
- Goal-focused sessions
About Anastasia
Anastasia Smith-McEwen is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, parenting challenges, grief, addiction concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder. Her style is direct and practical, focused on helping parents and individuals find tools that fit daily life.
She brings 11 years of counseling experience across home-based foster care, crisis services at a community mental health center, and work in an acute inpatient setting. That background means she is familiar with short-term crisis work and longer-term therapeutic goals. Sessions often include individual work and group approaches depending on needs.
Anastasia draws from client-centered methods that prioritize the person's perspective. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and solution-focused strategies to set small, achievable goals. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and calm in stressful moments.
In the room she aims to teach practical skills for coping, communication, and emotional regulation. Parenting concerns and family stress are common topics she addresses, with attention to what parents can do day to day. She also supports people working through intimacy issues, career stress, and identity questions within the LGBT community.
Her approach is collaborative and goal-oriented. New clients complete a short intake and then work with her to pick which techniques suit their situation. Sessions are scheduled according to her availability and location in Mississippi.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and understanding the person's perspective. In practice this means the therapist follows the client's lead, reflects feelings, and helps the person feel heard so they can explore what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and try new behaviors to reduce anxiety or low mood.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Anastasia will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean mixing client-centered listening with CBT exercises or adding mindfulness practices when stress feels overwhelming.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before scheduling. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life by removing travel time and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. It can also let people continue care from different locations and maintain momentum between in-person visits. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and frequency to what works for each client.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Anastasia commonly help with?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and family stress, grief, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, self-esteem, anger, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She combines client-centered listening with skills-based work to help clients set and reach small goals.
What is her background in mental health?
She has 11 years of experience working in home-based foster care, crisis counseling at a mental health center, and as a therapist in an acute inpatient facility.
What credentials and location are listed for the therapist?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees and payment handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Anastasia?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.