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Teinesha Smallwood

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CCTP
Accepting clients Last Updated 6 days ago

Therapy is not a luxury, it’s a courageous step toward wellness. Are you a college student of color feeling the weight of expectations on your shoulders? Juggling classes, work, caregiving, or family responsibilities? Maybe you're navigating a painful breakup or divorce, feeling isolated, or burned out from always being the strong one for everyone else. You’re not alone and you don’t have to carry it all by yourself.

Whether you're a first-gen student trying to find your footing, returning to school after years away, balancing school with parenting, or simply stuck in a cycle of stress, anxiety, or emotional pain, your experiences matter. Your healing matters. Therapy can be a powerful space to breathe, process, and begin again. You deserve support that sees and honors all parts of your journey.

Take the first step. You’re worth it.


Specialties

Caregiver Support College adjustment Divorce Life Transitions Stress

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Teinesha Smallwood is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Quest Behavioral Health

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1710875513

Rates

First session $150
Ongoing sessions $120

Practice Hours

Monday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Tuesday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Wednesday 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Thursday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Culturally Sensitive Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Motivational Interviewing Narrative Strength-Based

Modalities

Individuals

Age Groups

Children (6-10) Preteens (11-12) Adolescents (13-17) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64) Seniors (65+)

Communities

First-Gen LGBQ+ People of Color People with Disabilities Veterans

Meeting Options

Video sessions available

Qualifications

  • License(s): NC-C018378

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): Black or African American
  • Gender(s): Cisgender, Woman
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Christian