- Years in practice
- 11
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Mississippi
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Relationship issues
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Anastasia
Anastasia Smith-McEwen is a Licensed Professional Counselor who helps parents manage stress, parenting challenges, and life changes. She supports people dealing with anxiety, depression, grief, anger, and issues around intimacy and relationships. Her approach is practical and direct, aimed at helping parents find clearer ways to cope day to day.
She has worked in Mississippi for over 11 years in different roles. Her background includes home-based foster care counseling, crisis work at a mental health center, and therapy in an acute inpatient setting.
Background and approach
Those experiences shaped how she listens and responds when things feel urgent or overwhelming. Anastasia uses straightforward tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and solution-focused methods. She draws on client-centered and mindfulness approaches to help people notice patterns and try small changes.
Motivational interviewing is part of how she helps people find personal reasons to change. Sessions are aimed at building practical skills for managing emotions, improving communication, and handling day-to-day parenting demands. She also helps with career stress, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and LGBT-related concerns where they come up in a parent’s life.
Her style is collaborative and goal-oriented. Parents can expect short-term strategies alongside deeper work when needed. The focus is on what helps families function better and what helps the parent feel more capable.
Anastasia practices in Mississippi and conducts sessions in English. She offers a mix of session formats to fit different schedules and needs.
What Anastasia works with
Everything Anastasia lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Anastasia helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- ADHD
Approaches Anastasia lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that fit parenting needs online
Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening and following the parent's goals. It helps parents feel heard and develop their own solutions rather than being told what to do. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. That approach often helps with stress, parenting worries, and managing mood symptoms.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the parent to decide whether CBT, client-centered methods, mindfulness practices, or motivational interviewing best suit their goals. Treatment plans are adjusted over time based on progress and what feels useful to the parent.
Online sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and are good for skills practice. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a short break. Live chat and text messaging offer quick check-ins and flexible communication during busy parenting days. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a parent’s schedule while keeping the focus on practical tools and steady progress.
Questions people ask about Anastasia
What concerns does Anastasia address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, anger, addictions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, career stress, and LGBT and family concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She focuses on clear steps parents can try between sessions and mixes short-term strategies with deeper exploration when useful.
What is her background in mental health?
She has 11 years of experience working in Mississippi, including roles in home-based foster care, crisis counseling at a mental health center, and acute inpatient therapy.
What credentials does she hold and where does she practice?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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