Life doesn’t have to be like this.
Embarking on a healing journey takes bravery and curiosity, and I’m so glad you’ve found your way here. As a therapist, I’m here to offer a safe, supportive space where you can work through life’s challenges and start to heal. My approach to therapy is grounded in empathy, empowerment, and evidence-based practices, with a focus on trauma, anxiety, and life transitions. Trauma can affect how we think, feel, and act – often in ways we don’t even realize. I’m trained in EMDR, a therapy modality that helps people process painful memories, ease triggers, and reclaim their sense of safety and control.
I also work closely with people dealing with anxiety – especially those going through big transitions like becoming a parent, facing infertility, or adjusting to a new phase of life. Whether you’re overwhelmed, stuck, or just trying to keep your head above water, I’m here to support you with practical tools and genuine care.
Above all, I want to help you build a stronger relationship with the most important person in your life: you. In our sessions, you can expect empathy, honesty, humor, and absolutely no judgment. Let’s figure it out together – one step at a time.
Shaina Smith, LMSW
Shaina (she/her/hers) received her Clinical Masters in Social Work degree and her Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature, both from the University of Michigan.
Since earning her MSW in 2005, Shaina has worked as a foster care social worker, a hospital social worker, a high school dropout prevention social worker, an academic advisor at a Big Ten university, a stay-at-home mom, and a psychotherapist.
When she’s not working, Shaina can be found with her nose in a book, spending time with her husband and two sons, snuggling her dogs Hank and Lilly, or exploring Metro Detroit’s best coffee shops and bakeries.
I specialize in anxiety, trauma, motherhood and identity, infertility, life transitions, interpersonal relationships, and empowerment.
It takes courage to show up for yourself.
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