Therapist in Cincinnati, Ohio Christina Smith, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female
Ages Served: 0-65+
Appointments: Telehealth only. In-office visits not available
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Christina Smith, M. Ed, LPC
Christina Smith, LPC, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Ohio build emotional resilience, strengthen relationships, and develop practical tools for managing life’s challenges. At LifeStance Health, she provides individual therapy, family therapy, and group therapy throughout OH for concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life transitions. Her approach is warm, structured, and evidence-based, helping clients feel understood while making measurable progress.
Christina has extensive experience supporting children and adolescents with childhood behavior issues, attention difficulties, and emotional regulation concerns. She partners closely with families to improve communication, reinforce parenting strategies, and create supportive home environments. Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and mindfulness-based techniques, she equips clients with skills to manage overwhelming emotions, shift unhelpful thought patterns, and increase self-confidence.
Her clinical focus includes ADHD, PTSD/trauma, and anxiety, while also offering support for depression, grief, women’s issues, and midlife transitions. Christina works with diverse populations, including individuals in adoption and foster care systems, those on the autism spectrum, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She recognizes that mental health is deeply connected to identity, environment, and lived experience, and she provides affirming, developmentally appropriate care across the lifespan—from young children to older adults.
Christina integrates holistic perspectives into her work, understanding the connection between mind and body in trauma recovery and emotional wellness. She emphasizes collaboration, creativity, and practical skill-building so clients can apply what they learn in therapy to everyday life.
Outside of her clinical practice, Christina enjoys hiking, attending live music events, and exploring holistic health practices. She is passionate about continuing her education, particularly in integrating yoga and movement into trauma-informed care, reflecting her belief in whole-person healing.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Depression
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health (OhioRISE)-Medicaid
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Beacon
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicaid
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- UH Hospital
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Family Therapy
- Mindfulness
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Women
Education
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Kent State University
Professional
Kent, OH, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Christina Smith. You can also call 513-975-4674 to have someone assist you.
Christina Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 513-975-4674 to find out Christina Smith's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Christina Smith:
- Aetna
- Aetna Better Health (OhioRISE)-Medicaid
- Ambetter
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicaid
- Beacon
- Buckeye Health Plan
- Buckeye Health Plan-Medicaid
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- ComPsych
- Custom Design Benefits
- Enterprise Group Planning
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicaid
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicaid
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-VA Community Care
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- UH Hospital
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 513-975-4674 to see how we can help.
Christina Smith is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
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Yes, Christina Smith does offer online telehealth visits.
No, Christina Smith is not currently offering in-office visits. They are offering online telehealth appointments.