Dominic Smith, MD, LCSW-C
Therapist in Maryland
Dominic Smith helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes.
- Licensed inMaryland
- License27358
- NPI 1316678006
- Experience5+ years
- LanguagesEnglish, Spanish, French, Portuguese
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About Dominic
Dominic Smith helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. He focuses on problems like abandonment, commitment issues, communication problems, dissociation, and feelings of emptiness. Dominic is comfortable supporting issues tied to family of origin, fatherhood, immigration, and struggles with purpose and isolation.
He approaches work in a straightforward, respectful way. Dominic tailors conversations and plans to each person’s needs. Sessions aim to make things clearer and more manageable rather than overwhelming clients with jargon.
Background and approach
Dominic combines practical strategies with attention to relational patterns. He uses Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationships shape current reactions. He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for skills to manage thoughts, feelings, and behavior.
Dominic holds an MD and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, and he has five years of professional experience. He is based in Maryland and offers services in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. His background includes work with people from diverse cultural backgrounds, including immigration-related concerns.
People who reach out can expect a calm, collaborative tone. Dominic aims to help clients identify small, doable steps and to build more satisfying ways of relating to themselves and others. He encourages steady progress over quick fixes.
Credentials
- LCSW-C (Maryland)
- License 27358 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1316678006 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dominic lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Abandonment
- Avoidant personality
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Dissociation
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
Approaches Dominic names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Jungian Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How Dominic’s Approaches Translate to Online Therapy
Dominic uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how past relationships shape present patterns and reactions. That approach can help with anxiety, grief, commitment worries, and feelings of emptiness by tracing how early attachments influence current behavior.He also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on learning to accept difficult feelings while taking values-driven action. ACT is useful for stress, depression, and life transitions where people want practical ways to move forward.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dominic will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That process may shift over time as needs change, and choices are made together rather than imposed.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are helpful for face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can be a lower-bandwidth option or easier to fit into a break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief check-ins, homework discussion, or when someone prefers writing. These formats let people access consistent care across locations and different schedules.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, commitment problems, and isolation.
How does Dominic approach therapy?
He uses a blend of Attachment-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to combine relational insight with practical skills. The style is collaborative and tailored to each person's needs.
What is his professional background?
He has five years of professional experience and emphasizes respectful, sensitive care. His practice aims to help people take small, manageable steps forward.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Maryland and holds the credentials MD and LCSW-C.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese to accommodate a range of speakers.
Can people outside the U.S. work with him?
He accepts international clients, and sessions can be arranged across borders when appropriate.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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