Steven Smith, LPCC-S

How I work

Clients who get the most out of my approach are people who want to "dig in" to their problems. I don't focus on symptom management and there are no worksheets. I am good at depth work and that is my focus. Not every session will be digging deep, but a willingness to look beneath the surface and beyond behavior is essential.

Buddhist practice

I began studying Buddhism in high school in the early 90's and have deepened my ability to practice its principles for 30+ years. I am still a beginner. It often takes 30 years to understand that.

Who I see

Adults, individual and couples; occasionally older teens

I occasionally see older teens, usually for existential and identity development issues.

Credentials

• Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor – Supervisor (LPCC-S), Kentucky and Ohio
• MAEd, Counselor Education – Mental Health Counseling, Western Kentucky University (2005)
• Doctoral coursework in Counselor Education, University of Cincinnati
• BA, Psychology, minor in Philosophy, Brescia University
• Working in behavioral health since 2000
• President, Northern Kentucky Counseling Association

Links

• Existential & Buddhist Psychotherapy
• Couples Counseling
• Articles
• For Professionals