Teinesha Smallwood
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 StressInsurance & Payment
In-Network Insurance Plans
Teinesha Smallwood is in network for the following plans:
Aetna Carelon Cigna and Evernorth Quest Behavioral HealthPaperwork:
I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.
NPI Number
1710875513Rates
| 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-BasedModalities
IndividualsAge 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 VeteransMeeting Options
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