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Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
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Brenna Smith

Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA

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Available both in-person and online
Matthews, NC 28105
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Most of us have spent enough time trying to hold it all together, power through, overthink it, fix it, numb it, optimize it, or pretend we're fine. If you're a capable, high-functioning person who is quietly struggling in ways that aren't always visible - you're in the right place. I work with adults navigating anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, impostor syndrome, depression, identity shifts, and life transitions. Many of my clients are college students and professionals who are high-achieving on the outside but privately exhausted, stuck, or disconnected. Here, we pause, deepen awareness, and transform.
I bring warmth and clinical depth to this work that is evidence-based, research-informed, and tailored to you. As a certified mindfulness teacher with specialized neuroscience-based anxiety training, I draw from ACT, IFS, DBT, EMDR-informed trauma care, and a nervous system-informed perspective. Together we move from insight into intentional action.
In this work, I have witnessed lasting shifts in how clients relate to themselves and move toward what matters. and that is my aim with each client. If something here resonates, it would be an honor to support you.
Call or Brenna Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (980) 575-5526

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Mindful Movements, PLLC

Mindful Movements

Matthews, NC 28105

(980) 575-5526
My website
I offer therapy sessions in person, online and walk-and-talk therapy. I'm available most weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Anxiety, Emotional Regulation and Stress 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  
Let's Connect (980) 575-5526
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online
Mindful Movements, PLLC

Mindful Movements

Matthews, NC 28105

(980) 575-5526
My website
I offer therapy sessions in person, online and walk-and-talk therapy. I'm available most weekdays and some evenings.
I specialize in Anxiety, Emotional Regulation and Stress 
$170 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $170

Payment Methods

Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross
  • Blue Shield
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Surest
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare Student Resources
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I am in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United, and Cigna. I am happy to provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients. I also offer a self-pay option. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526
"
I am in-network for Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, United, and Cigna. I am happy to provide a superbill for my out-of-network clients. I also offer a self-pay option. Please reach out with any questions.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of North Carolina / A22768 Brenna Smith

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended Wake Forest University, MA, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

    • Additional Credentials

  • Membership with American Counseling Association 6651942 / 2026
  • Membership with National Board for Certified Counselros 1743911 / 2026
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Before becoming a therapist, I worked across the public and private sectors, including executive leadership-giving me unique perspective on challenges many of my clients face.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526
"
Before becoming a therapist, I worked across the public and private sectors, including executive leadership-giving me unique perspective on challenges many of my clients face.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Emotional Regulation
  • Stress

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Caregivers
  • College Students & Emerging Adults
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Life Transitions
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Women's Issues
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Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, chronic stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Together, we'll explore the underlying patterns while building skills to regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and respond to life's challenges with greater flexibility, self-compassion, and confidence.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526
"
Many of my clients struggle with anxiety, chronic stress, perfectionism, people-pleasing, or relationship patterns that leave them feeling overwhelmed and disconnected. Together, we'll explore the underlying patterns while building skills to regulate your nervous system, reduce anxiety, and respond to life's challenges with greater flexibility, self-compassion, and confidence.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526

4 Endorsements

Lori D Holcombe
Lori D Holcombe
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHC-A, LPC-A, NCC
Brenna is an excellent therapist - compassionate & warm - who determines the best course of action for each client using evidence-based research complemented by her highly intuitive counseling skills. I would not hesitate to refer a client to Brenna!
Amy L Sanderson
Amy L Sanderson
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, MA, LCMHCS, LCAS, CCS
Brenna is a compassionate and dedicated therapist who listens with care and creates a supportive space for growth and healing. She is intentional in her interventions and works collaboratively with her clients to meet their treatment goals.
Amelia Sholar
Amelia Sholar
Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna expertly blends evidenced-based care with intuition and deep wisdom, warmly meeting each client exactly where they are in the moment. Her grounded presence creates a space where clients feel genuinely supported, and where real change can unfold.
Sarah Lawrence
Sarah Lawrence
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, MA, LCMHCA, LPC-A
Brenna is a skilled clinician who brings warmth and authenticity to the therapy room. She is able to utilize a background in mindfulness and sharp clinical skills to meet clients where they are at. She is a gifted clinician who is an asset to the field.

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Client Focus

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Age

Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
  • Biofeedback
  • Compassion Focused
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Humanistic
  • Integrative
  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Multicultural
  • Positive Psychology
  • Trauma Focused
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My approach is grounded in neuroscience, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Together, we'll explore how stress, anxiety, and past experiences shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Treatment focuses on increasing self-awareness, building emotional resilience, and developing practical skills to help you feel more grounded, connected, and able to respond rather than react.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526
"
My approach is grounded in neuroscience, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation. Together, we'll explore how stress, anxiety, and past experiences shape your thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Treatment focuses on increasing self-awareness, building emotional resilience, and developing practical skills to help you feel more grounded, connected, and able to respond rather than react.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (980) 575-5526

Location

Primary Location

Mindful Movements

Matthews, NC 28105

(980) 575-5526

Email Me

My website

Group Practice

Mindful Movements, PLLC

Nearby Areas

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Counties

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I offer therapy sessions in person, online and walk-and-talk therapy. I'm available most weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 575-5526
"
I offer therapy sessions in person, online and walk-and-talk therapy. I'm available most weekdays and some evenings.
Photo of Brenna Smith, Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Brenna Smith
Lic Clinical Mental Health Counselor Associate, LCMHCA
Call for a free consultation now - (980) 575-5526