ABBIE SMITH, LPC-S
THERAPY FOR CHANGE IN FLOWER MOUND, TX
I believe that peace and healing are within your reach!
Change can be difficult. You don’t have to have it all figured out right now—take it one step at a time.
You’re in the right place.
Meet Abbie
ABBIE SMITH | LPC-S, Private Practice Owner
I am here to support you on your unique journey toward healing and personal growth. In our sessions, you will find a warm, supportive environment where your voice matters. Together, we will work at a pace that feels right for you - whether you want to focus on the present or explore past experiences that may be shaping your current reality.
Before becoming a counselor, I worked in marketing for 15 years in the corporate world. During that time, I found myself drawn to more authentic conversations and a desire to make an impact in people’s lives. Which led to me pursuing my counseling degree. Outside of work, I’m a mom to an energetic young son, wife, horse lover and someone who finds renewal in travel, fresh air and quiet moments.
How I Can Help Along Your Journey
Working with me you can expect to feel seen and heard. Together we will dive into your past, present, and future at a pace that suits you. You may choose to focus on what’s happening in the moment, learning strategies to move ahead, or prefer to explore past experiences that are affecting your current life.
I often work with clients seeking guidance as they navigate difficult emotions. Please remember there is no “right” way to do therapy. We will go at your pace and explore parts of your story that matter most to you. You are steering the ship, and I’m helping you navigate.
I’m here to support your healing process with care and focus, using a blend of approaches that suit your unique journey. Together, we’ll explore meaningful insights, allowing you to gain understanding, and work toward a sense of calm and balance in your life.
My methods
The goal of Cypress Banks Counseling is to provide therapy that supports change and growth.
A life with peace is possible if you have hope.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Therapy that focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful patterns of thinking. It addresses problematic core beliefs, including central ideas about yourself and the world. You will learn healthier ways of coping with these thoughts to improve your mental and emotional health.
Person-Centered
Person-centered therapy recognizes that each person has the capacity and desire for personal growth and change. I offer empathy and unconditional positive regard to help facilitate this change. This therapy allows you to take the lead while I offer support, guidance, and structure so you can discover personalized solutions within yourself.
My Background & Training
I am a licensed LPC-Supervisor in TX (#71466). I have been providing counseling services to adults and adolescents since 2016.
Before opening up my own private practice, I earned my Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing from Tarleton State University. After a 13 year career in sales and marketing, I returned to school to pursue my passion in the counseling field. I graduated with my Masters of Art in Professional Counseling from Amberton University.
Origin of
Cypress Banks Counseling
When I decided to create my private practice, I wanted a name that held real meaning. I considered options like 'Your Journey' or 'New Beginnings,' but they either didn’t resonate or were already taken. So, I turned to my own story and asked myself, what chapter of my life characterized the feeling I wanted for my clients? That’s when it all clicked!
For the last 10 years, my family has made an annual trip to the Frio River in Leakey, TX. Huge Cypress Trees line the banks of the Frio River adding to the serene feel of this unique place. It has become a special place I eagerly look forward to each year because of the lasting memories made there. My family finds adventure, relaxation, healing, connection and peace each time we visit.
Our trip took on new meaning after my father's passing several years ago. Though painful to visit at first, it has since become a place where I feel close to him and sense his presence. My hope is that Cypress Banks Counseling can offer you that same peace and healing as you navigate this season of change.
