Lanita Sunshine Smith, LPCS-C, LPC, LAC, AADC
Give yourself some grace! The journey to health and healing may be difficult. I would like to walk beside you while you explore, YOU!
My name is Lanita Sunshine Patterson. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor-Candidate (LPCS-C), Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Licensed Professional Addiction Counselor (LAC) and certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (AADC). I have experience working with anxiety, depression, life transitions, behavioral challenges, substance abuse, and self-esteem.
Various treatment modalities are utilized to meet the unique needs of everyone and to create a lifestyle of mental, spiritual, emotional and physical health and wellness including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET), Solution Focus (SF) and Client Centered Therapy (CCT).
I believe in being authentic, transparent and using person-centered approaches in treatment. My passion is to empower individuals to cope with everyday stress, identify triggers, challenge negative self-talk and live a life of intention and grace. I strive to ensure each life I touch feels respected, validated and challenged to live the life they desire.
Our Mission Statement
"To empower individuals to embrace resilience, acceptance, and growth through a foundation of grace and compassion."
Our Values
G.R.A.C.E. Defined:
G – Growth: Encouraging continuous personal development and self-discovery.
R – Resilience: Fostering the strength to navigate and overcome life’s challenges.
A – Acceptance: Promoting radical acceptance of oneself and others.
C – Compassion: Cultivating kindness and empathy in every interaction.
E – Empowerment: Inspiring individuals to take charge of their lives and create positive change.