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Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S

Founder/ Chief Mental Health Therapist Steps to Serenity Counseling, PLLC
Available this week
Specialties: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Blended Families, College Mental Health, Family Conflict,
Insurance: Aetna, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Oscar Health, Oxford,

Introduction

Steps to Serenity opened it's doors in April 2019. Dr. Avis Smith, Founder and Chief Mental Health Therapist, is a Licensed Professional Counselor- Supervisor with 16 years of mental health experience. Individual, couple and family counseling services are offered. The goal is to work hand in hand with each client to find solutions to challenges and/or hardships. Dr. Smith also trains new mental health clinicians through coaching and supervision experiences. Serenity is only a phone call away! Contact us today!

GENDER Female
PRONOUNS She/Her/Hers
RACE & ETHNICITY Black/African American

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Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LPC-S #68239 (TX)

Specialties

Additional focus areas

Treatment Approaches

Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Groups
  • Classes
  • Coaching

Communities

  • People with Disabilities
  • Racial Justice/Equity

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)
  • Elders (65+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • United Healthcare

Pay out-of-pocket

  • 15 minute consultation $0
  • 40-Hour LPC Supervision Course $600
  • Couples Counseling $175
  • Individual Counseling $150
  • LPC Supervision (monthly) $275

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S is currently accepting new clients and can be booked on the Monarch website. Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S also offers a free consultation.
Does Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S offer telehealth appointments? Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S does offer telehealth appointments. You can request to book a telehealth appointment with them on their Monarch profile.
What areas does Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S specialize in? Dr. Avis Smith, Ed. D., LPC-S specializes in the following areas: Adjustment Disorder, Anxiety, Blended Families, College Mental Health, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting, Women's Health, and Work Stress.
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