Counseling Process

     As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, I use evidence based treatment approaches and good old fashion practical solutions to help transition individuals from “I Can’t” to “I Can.” I view counseling as a way to enrich your life.

     Counseling can improve your physical, mental, and spiritual well-being as well as your relationships with others. You may have specific issues to address or just want to enhance your day-to-day living.

     Over many years of experience, I’ve had the privilege of walking alongside countless people as we successfully find solutions to their addictions, anxiety, depression, grief, fear, struggle of self-esteem, life transitions and relationship issues.

     Sometimes life is hard and at times the things that seem to work in the past don’t work as well anymore. Professional counseling is designed to help people overcome hard times by partnering with them to find resolution and wellness.

     As a counselor, coach and consultant my goal  is to help you overcome the struggles that are holding you back, to know your possibilities and help equip you for the journey ahead. I am passionate about equipping people to live emotionally healthy lives that are rooted in meaning and purpose.

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Transitioning from “I Can’t” to “I Can”

     When you ask successful individuals, “How did you do it?”, you will hear wonderful stories as diverse as the life we all live. In each story, you will find a key time in the individual’s life where they had to transition from “I Can’t” to “I Can”. These are the times where they had to climb higher than the dysfunction of their family, overcome a difficult problem or believe they can do what no one in their family has ever done.
In life, we all experience different seasons. Whichever season of life you are presently in, know there is hope. Counseling can be a tool that can help you rediscover yourself, find peace and live a fulfilling life.

More about Heath
      F. Heath Smith IV, LPC, LCDC is a counseling therapist in McAllen, Texas.  He specializes in treating clients who struggle with addictions, ADHD, depression, anxiety, relational problems, post-traumatic stress disorder, as well as many other issues.  As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor, he holds a Master’s Degree in professional counseling from Liberty University.  Additionally, he holds a graduate degree in Christian Counseling and undergrad degree in theology from Logos Christian College. For several years, he has provided counseling services and life coaching services to a broad range of individuals and families in his private practice.

      F. Heath Smith IV is Board Certified as a diplomat of the Texas Certification Board of Addiction Professionals and has had a private counseling practice since 1990.  His coaching practice began in 2005, specializing in transformational, ADHD, and parent coaching. 

      Through his consulting office, he is currently providing, or has provided, consultation and training to Brownsville ISD, Edinburg CISD, McAllen ISD, Raymondville ISD, Region One Education Center, Sharyland ISD, United ISD and Weslaco ISD as well as numerous smaller school districts.

 
Licenses / Certifications

L.P.C., Licensed Professional Counselor
N.C.C., National Certified Counselor
L.C.D.C., Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
A.D.C. III, Board Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Diplomat - Level III
M.A.C., Master Addiction Counselor
I.C.A.D.C., Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
I.C.P.S., Internationally Certified Prevention Specialist
E.M.D.R., Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Training
C.T.R.T., Certified Trauma Resolution Therapy Counselor
C.P.S., Certified Prevention Specialist
C.A.R.T., Certified Anger Resolution Therapist
QSAP, Department of Transportation (DOT) Qualified Substance Abuse Professional 
B.C.C.L.C., Board Certified Christian Life Coach

I am passionate about equipping people to live
emotionally healthy  lives.

F. Heath Smith IV, LPC, LCDC, ADC III, MAC, CPS
801 W Nolana Ave Suite 101, Mcallen, Texas 78504