Annette Smith

I am an English-speaking, US-based Licensed Professional Counselor (I only provide psychotherapy to those in the US state of Oregon at this time), social-emotional, and mental wellness coach, and organizational mental health consultant. I have over 25 years of experience in the helping profession, holding a variety of roles. I am passionate about helping people discover meaning in their lives and to increase their skills to help them build the life they want to live. My passion for the social, emotional, and mental health needs of adults and children has been the focus of my career for the past 10 years. Due to my fascination and genuine curiosity in humans, I am trained and informed in a variety of methods focused on trauma, somatic experiencing, CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, reflective practices, and existentialism in psychotherapy. I specialize in working with adults seeking a life worth living. One that honors their authenticity while building connections with others in healthy ways. I help people who experience mild to moderate social, emotional, and mental health needs such as anxiety, grief, stress management, parenting stress/issues, work/life balance, major life transitions, Attachment issues, relationship issues, among many other challenges. I have lived in different parts of the US and lived in the UK. Though I am not currently an expat, I understand the myriad struggles transitions have on our well-being and identity. I am very interested in working with expats who are finding it challenging in their new homes to create a more balanced and fulfilling life. At this time, I only offer online sessions. Psychotherapy sessions are limited to individuals in the US state of Oregon. Counseling and consultations are available to international clients.