Bret Smith, MEd, GA | Mind Diagnostics

Licensed

Online Counseling

(34 reviews)

MEd, LPC Bret Smith

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

Mental health conditions are real, common and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

Bret Smith is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

More about me

Licensing: MEd, LPC Years in Practice: 31 State: Georgia

I'm glad you have chosen Betterhelp. I look forward to working with you!

My name is Bret and I have over 30 years experience helping individuals, couples and adolescents resolve issues pertaining to life and their unique challenges. I offer a challenging, yet supportive therapeutic style and approach. I believe that each of us has the ability to address our challenges and issues and find solutions to achieve happiness in our lives.

Over the course of my career every client I have worked with has found value in the counseling experience. So whether this is your first counseling experience or not, we will work together to help you achieve your goals.

About online counseling

Online counseling allows you to receive care from an online mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Issues: Stress Anxiety Relationship issues Family conflicts Parenting issues Depression Addictions Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Coping with life changes Coaching ADHD
Languages Spoken: English

Services offered

Professional, confidential, and judgment-free

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Please note: It can take up to 24-48 hours to be matched to a therapist.

Reviews for Bret Smith

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Bret Smith has been phenomenal. His help has been consistent, wise, and focused. He listens well, but at the same time keeps me on track for where I need to go. The skills and tools he's given me have been invaluable!

My experience with Bret was nothing, but positive. His cognitive therapy approach was very simple to understand and implement. From the first visit to the last I saw improvement and continue to see improvement in my mental health. I think it was very helpful to talk with someone with many years of experience and was very aware of the stages of adult life and the challenges that accompany those stages. I would highly recommend Bret.

Bret has a comfortable way of getting to the issues that need to be addressed and once he does he provides simple tools for working through them.

Bret was understanding while also direct in his approach of listening and asking questions. I really enjoyed working with him!

Bret is a very good listener and he sees into my situation.

I enjoy and look forward to my time with Mr. Bret. As I talk with him he sees what is happening in my life and points it out. I am seeing myself in a clearer way. I also like that he is helping me grow.

Bret is a good listener and not afraid to speak to you in plain terms about what he sees going on. I appreciated his honesty, forthrightness and experience.

Really feel like he is looking out for my best interest

Bret has been incredibly helpful, just after a few sessions I feel like I am making progress or at least I am understanding how to make progress

Bret is a really experienced therapist, I'm so grateful for all the help. Our sessions helped me to start looking at some aspects of my life from a different point of view.

Bret is a phenomenal therapist, i did not expect it to be honest. But he gave me a whole new perspective about therapy and has truly helped me heal alot of things in just a short amount of time. Very understanding and very knowledgeable

I feel at ease and very confident that I’m on the right path with Bret. Would highly recommend

I have been having sessions with Bret for about 3 weeks now and I knew from the moment we connected that he is the perfect match for me. I couldn't have asked for a better therapist to help me process and move forward with my life. Bret is a brilliant listener and always knows how to respond. I feel very confident that working with Bret is going to change my life. Thanks Bret

Just getting started but great so far with Brett

Bret has helped me through tough times and helped me to see that I was in a toxic situation. I am very happy and thankful that I found Bret!

Bret has helped me a lot in a couple of months. He sees past the surface-level stuff that I may be explaining and understands the deeper root of what's going on. I feel I've made more progress with Bret than with any past counsellors!

Bret has been that voice of reason my wife & I so desperately needed; without being forceful, he brings-out those issues we most need to address.

Bret is down to earth. I like his counseling, he’s very straight forward and I can be open and he does not judge. All together great and very professional counseling.

Listens well and has sound advice.

Great stuff, holds you accountable but also understands that life is life and you have to roll with the punches

We've only had 3 or 4 sessions so far, but his advice, and the fact that he just listens has been a tremendous help to me so far. I look forward to each session.

Bret is very friendly, listens well, and comes to appointments well prepared to help. He has vast experience and a variety of techniques and tools to help his patients achieve their goals.

Bret is extremely intuitive and he is always prepared. He remembers things I've forgotten about. He keeps me thinking. I enjoy our sessions. He gives me other ways of looking at things. Ways to see things differently and have given me great tips on how to handle things.

I was very impressed with how quickly Bret was able to identify with me and my challenges in life. I am glad I took the first step by seeking help.

Brett is good at what he does

I have really enjoyed speaking with Bret, he has really helped me through a very difficult time in my life and I would highly recommend anyone who is looking for help.

Very helpful understanding and gives you the tools you need to help yourself and see things more clearly

Bret's style is straightforward and supportive. He has helped me tremendously and I can't wait to apply what I have learned in practice.

Bret has been a huge help to me. Very straight talking and quick to get to the route of issues. He is very encouraging and makes you feel like he's at the side cheering you on as you tackle life's obstacles. The dream councilor!

Bret is easy to talk with, listenens well, and has good insight into my issues.

Outstanding help!!!

Bret was able to help me identify and deal with my anxiety issues He quickly helped me see how my actions were contributing to my issues and how I could change my behavior to solve the problem.

I really appreciate the work, effort and time that Mr.B shows.

Bret has been awesome. I’m really excited to keep working with him. He’s been doing a great job of helping me pick myself back up

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