Ms. Ronyelle Smith, MSW, LSW

Education

School:

Louisiana State University

Purdue University

Degree:

Masters of Social Work

Bachelor of Arts

Ronni is a graduate of Louisiana State University, where she obtained a Master’s in Social Work. She completed her undergraduate degree at Purdue University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Society with minors in Forensic Science and Psychology. Ronni is a proud military veteran and currently serves in the Army Reserve. Prior to becoming a therapist, she worked as a Wraparound Facilitator and Case Manager.

Ronni has worked with children, teens, adults, and families in outpatient, inpatient, school, and residential settings. For the past three years, she has worked with individuals of all ages experiencing a range of mental health concerns, including—but not limited to—depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma, oppositional behavior, sexual abuse recovery, family and social functioning challenges, and juvenile delinquency.

Ronni primarily utilizes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and strengths-based techniques. Her personal motto is: “Life consists of ups and downs, and even in the darkest times, we must remain positive, work together, and push through.”

Issues Treated

Specialties

Depression
Self Esteem
Oppositional Defiance

Session Types

Telehealth
Individual Therapy
Child Therapy

Age Specialties

Adults
Adolescents / Teenagers (14 to 19)
Preteens / Tweens (11 to 13)
Children (6 to 10)

Types of Therapy

Individuals
Group
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Compassion Focused
Motivational Interviewing
Person-Centered
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Strength-Based