Cherish Smith M.A.

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

Basic ART Practitioner
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down by past experiences. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, grief and loss, self-doubt, and life transitions who are looking for meaningful, lasting change...not just quick fixes. If you find yourself overthinking, feeling disconnected from yourself, or struggling with experiences that continue to affect your present, therapy can help you better understand what you’re carrying and find a way forward.

As a licensed mental health counselor in Tampa, Florida, I offer trauma-informed therapy using Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), a therapeutic approach that can help people process distressing memories and experiences. I also incorporate parts work, cognitive and acceptance-based approaches, insight-oriented therapy, and mind-body grounding techniques to support emotional processing, self-understanding, and more effective ways of coping. When helpful, I integrate creative, art-based approaches to explore emotions and experiences that may be difficult to put into words.

My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to your needs. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and identify practical steps forward at a pace that feels manageable. You don’t have to have everything figured out before starting therapy, and you don’t have to navigate the process alone.

I offer in-person therapy in Tampa, FL, and virtual therapy throughout Florida, with insurance and private-pay options and select evening and Saturday appointments available. During our first session, we’ll get to know each other, discuss what brings you to therapy, and begin developing a plan that reflects your goals and what feels most helpful to you.

If you’re ready to better understand yourself, work through difficult experiences, and create meaningful change, we can take it one step at a time.

Gender
Woman



Accepted Insurance
AetnaAetna EAPAetna MedicareAmbetterAscension SmartHealthBlueCross BlueShieldCarelon Behavioral HealthCigna and EvernorthCigna EAPEvernorth EAPHumana MedicareOptumOscar HealthOxfordUnitedHealthcare / Optum EAPUnitedHealthcare / Optum MedicareUnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH


Age Ranges
Adults





Languages
English



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My Practice at a Glance


13035 West Linebaugh Avenue, Westchase, FL 33626






Healing begins within. Cherish the journey.

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