- Stress and anxiety
- Workplace concerns
- Self-esteem support
About Winona
Winona Echols Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Michigan with 20 years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem struggles, and major life changes. Her style is down-to-earth and practical, aimed at steady progress rather than quick fixes.
She builds an accepting space that recognizes each person’s background and culture. Sessions often involve talking through work pressures, family tensions, and transitions like separation or postpartum adjustment. She also helps people improve communication and cope with feelings of isolation or low self-worth.
Winona pays attention to how identity and life circumstances shape wellbeing. She offers guidance around workplace issues, multicultural concerns, and experiences of prejudice or discrimination. She helps people notice patterns and try new ways of responding to stressors.
Practical skills are a core part of her work. Clients may practice clearer communication, steps for managing anxiety, and habits that support self-love and body image improvements. The approach aims to leave people with tools they can use between sessions.
Her practice also supports those navigating blended family problems, divorce and separation, forgiveness, and parenting-related struggles like postpartum depression. People who want steady, thoughtful support through life changes will find a collaborative partner in her.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Winona uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical strategies and personal strengths. One approach emphasizes building better communication and relationship skills to reduce conflict and improve daily interactions. This helps people navigate family tensions and workplace problems by teaching clearer ways to express needs and set boundaries.Another approach centers on mood and anxiety management through small, actionable steps. That can include learning coping routines, breaking tasks into manageable parts, and practicing ways to shift unhelpful thinking. These steps aim to reduce overwhelm and make life changes feel more doable.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to identify goals and try techniques that fit their situation and preferences. Adjustments are made as needed so the plan stays relevant to what the person needs now.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking since specific formats are not listed in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. Discuss format preferences during the matching and scheduling steps to choose what fits your routine and comfort level.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
20+ years
Credentials
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include workplace issues, family problems, body image, isolation, and multicultural concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear communication and skills people can use day to day. She emphasizes understanding each person’s background and strengths.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience working with individuals on a range of concerns related to mood, stress, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Michigan.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin therapy?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a time based on the therapist’s availability.