Ebony Smith

Ebony Smith is a Resident in Counseling in the state of Virginia under the supervision of Mary Moussa. Ebony is dedicated to helping clients improve their relationships and overall mental, social, and emotional well-being. With a passion for working with individuals, couples, and families, Ebony’s therapeutic philosophy remains consistent regardless of the composition of the session. She firmly believes that the quality of relationships directly impacts the quality of life.

In her work with individuals, Ebony focuses on assisting clients in finding a healthy balance between self-acceptance and change, facilitating positive transformations. She guides individuals in analyzing problems or destructive behavior patterns, replacing them with healthier alternatives. Through a focus on changing thoughts, beliefs, behaviors, and actions, Ebony empowers clients to recognize their strengths and attributes, enabling them to contribute to the change they desire.

When working with couples, Ebony’s main objective is to enhance communication skills, develop tools to strengthen the relationship, establish boundaries, and navigate conflicts constructively. She specializes in assisting couples in addressing past trauma and betrayals, aiming to resolve hurt, fear, and rebuild trust. Recognizing the uniqueness of each couple, Ebony delves into their values, lifestyle preferences, individual personality differences, and family of origin experiences to address challenges effectively.

Ebony understands that sometimes individual therapy may be necessary for one or both partners in conjunction with or instead of couples counseling for progress to occur. With a compassionate and client-centered approach, Ebony Smith is committed to guiding her clients towards healthier and more fulfilling relationships.