New clients call or text at 919-647-4600 or email at Info@Wakecounseling.com to schedule an appointment.

Mamie Smith

MSW, LCSWA

ABOUT ME

Hello to the beautiful soul taking the time to get to know me a little. My name is Mamie Smith, and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker-Associate. I grew up here in North Carolina - home of indecisive weather, sweet tea, and crickets that sing on summer nights. I also received both my Bachelors and Master’s degrees in Social Work from The University of North Carolina at Pembroke. I am a wife, a cat mom, and a self-proclaimed certified southern cook. In my free time, I enjoy the peace of the beach, thought provoking podcasts, and a good play or comedy show, because laughter truly is medicine to me. I believe in the golden rule of treating others how you would want to be treated. I also believe that taking steps to heal your mind and heart is extremely brave and essential to a better quality of life.

EXPERTISE

I started my clinical career working with children and adults 10-18+ with substance use disorders. I engaged in therapeutic individual and group settings for a non-profit that focused on prevention and using self-identified strengths to provide avenues of growth. I then transitioned to working with pregnant and post-partum women suffering from substance use and mood disorders, including prenatal and postpartum depression. I continued my clinical work with Intensive-in-home therapy for families and individuals dealing with multiple mental health disorders and societal challenges that lead to the need for added support. I assisted clients dealing with everything from anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, bullying, family conflict, truancy, depression, divorce, anger management, unexpected employment changes, and unpredictable life stressors that caused various emotional and mental health concerns. This journey has allowed me to cross paths and support people from all walks of life from all ages, all communities, and various unique backgrounds. It is my hope to continue to grow in this field and provide a safe space for those seeking solace.

COUNSELING APPROACHES

The foundation of my clinical work is a patient-centered approach, which means I support the client being the driving force of care and treatment. I also believe that treatment goals should be created around an individual’s personal goals for growth with the potential for healing. I do my best to meet clients where they are and attempt to support them to get to where they want to be. I have used multiple theoretical methods in my work, including motivational interviewing, solution focused brief therapy, ACT (acceptance and commitment theory), CBT (cognitive behavioral theory), BT (Behavioral Theory), and non-traditional approaches, such as breath work and guided meditations. I continue to use practice knowledge and educational opportunities to grow my skill set to better serve those I am privileged to provide support too.

INSURANCES ACCEPTED

Please note, clients are responsible for calling their insurance to verify insurance benefits for Outpatient Therapy (in-network or out-of-network benefits if Wake Counseling provider is not in-network with your insurance plan). Here are commonly accepted plans by this provider:

BCBS (in credentialing process; Out-of-Network for Blue-Local Plans for Duke & WakeMed)
Aetna
Ambetter
Out-of-Network Insurance: We can bill out-of-network as a courtesy, or we can provide a “Super Bill” invoice clients can submit to their insurance provider to claim out-of-network benefits. Client is responsible for verifying out-of-network benefits with their insurance plan.

Private/Self-pay, fee schedule is as following:

Initial Assessment/Consultation - $170

Individual 40-45-minute session - $105

Individual 46–60-minute session - $140

Family 45-minute session - $120

Family 46–60-minute session- $160

There will be $105 no-show/late cancellation fee for missed appointment unless cancel/reschedule appointment with a 24-hour notice in advance.

Blog Posts

Featured

Paving the Way for Growth Through Astrological Psychology

We live in a world that’s greatly divided and conflicted, much to the detriment of our minds and souls. This unhealthy dynamic has often manifested in the disintegration of familial relationships and the unraveling of once-held-dear friendships.

How to Handle Your Dysfunctional Family (And Let Go of Your Past)

Nearly everyone claims like they belong to a dysfunctional family. We also blame our families for our present troubles to the degree that we are not responsible for our actions. Our past interactions with dysfunctional families sometimes can affect our behavior. You can learn some more about a dysfunctional family and the ways to cope with growing up with a dysfunctional family.

Going Through Major Life Changes and Becoming Depressed: How Therapy Can Help

Stress stimulates the conflict receptors in the brain as you experience a life change, and this generates brain chaos that we call cognitive dissonance. Seek professional help to prevent falling into depression due to major life change.

Is Substance Abuse Magnifying Your Anxiety Symptoms?

Some tips from expertise to under anxiety and dysfunctional coping mechanism that can magnify the symptoms of anxiety.

How to Manage Your Stress in the Post-Political Chaos

Learn simple ways to be self-aware and change habits that are contributing toward your anxiety level due to unsettling political environment.

9 Mood-Boosting Ways to Cope With Negative Impact of Covid-19

During this global pandemic, many people are dealing with anxiety and depression. How can we care for ourselves if we are consumed by the daily news on the coronavirus crisis and its effects on our health, our jobs, our families, our communities, our country, and our global economy?

Coronavirus Pandemic: Read 8 Myths about Depression

Depression is among the most challenging issues during the coronavirus pandemic. More than 4 in 10 Americans admitted pandemic-related stress has taken a toll on their mental health. While many people are seeking depression treatment and counseling, many depression myths and misconceptions often make finding help more challenging for patients. Read more about some of the most common depression myths and the efforts to debunk them.

Millennial Depression and How Therapy Can Help

Millennials seem to suffer from depression more than any other generation. While it’s hard to quantify this statement because of the inexactitudes involved in the diagnosis and reporting of depression, it’s certainly true that the millennial generation has worked hard to break the stigma of the condition.

Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, LGBTQIA+, and Substance use Counselor in Holly Springs, NC