Dominic Smith, MD, LCSW-C
Maryland · 5 years in practice
Dominic Smith is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW-C, Maryland
- 27358 · expires October 2026
- NPI
- 1316678006 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English, Spanish, French, Portuguese
Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.
About Dominic
Dominic Smith is a licensed clinician who helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and major life changes. He works with people who feel stuck, empty, isolated, or overwhelmed by relationships and life transitions. Dominic uses clear, down-to-earth conversation to help people find forward motion.
He blends Jungian ideas about meaning and imagery with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy. Sessions usually focus on immediate coping skills, understanding patterns that repeat in relationships, and noticing what personal values matter most.
Background and approach
Dominic keeps language simple and practical so clients can use what they learn between sessions. Dominic trained as a medical doctor and holds an MD, and he is also a licensed clinical social worker in Maryland with the LCSW-C credential. He has five years of professional experience and draws on clinical and humanistic perspectives in his work.
He speaks English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese, which can help when language or cultural context matters. His approach is collaborative: Dominic listens, reflects, and helps people set small, achievable goals. He adapts techniques to each person rather than following a single formula.
People who want to understand recurring relationship patterns, process loss, or build steadier coping skills may find his style useful. Dominic encourages a steady pace and realistic steps. He supports clients through practical problem solving, exploring meaning, and building routines that reduce anxiety and lift mood.
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
- Jungian Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- 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
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dominic often works from Jungian therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in online sessions. Jungian therapy looks at personal narratives, symbols, and recurring life themes to help people find meaning and direction. It can be useful for those wrestling with identity, life purpose, or deep emotional patterns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches practical skills to accept difficult feelings and commit to actions that match a person’s values, which helps with anxiety, depression, and life transitions.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Dominic treats the selection as a collaborative process, checking in about what feels helpful and adjusting methods to fit each person’s goals and preferences. He pairs reflective exploration with concrete exercises so clients can test what helps between sessions.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video calls let people use body language and visual tools, while phone sessions can work when internet bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins or when someone prefers writing their thoughts. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and help maintain momentum between meetings.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Dominic commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on issues like abandonment, communication problems, and feelings of emptiness.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a collaborative, conversational style that mixes meaning-focused exploration with practical skills. Sessions balance emotional understanding with concrete coping strategies.
What is his professional background?
Dominic holds an MD and the LCSW-C credential and has five years of professional experience. He combines medical perspective with clinical social work approaches.
Where is he licensed and based?
He is licensed in Maryland and lists practice location there. The LCSW-C credential is included as provided.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese. He can work with clients in any of those languages.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow flexible ways to connect.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with him?
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