"Growth often begins when we allow ourselves to sit with discomfort in a safe space."
talia smooha
ADVANCED CLINICAL FELLOW
all about talia
Talia brings a warm, patient, and supportive presence into therapy and approaches each client with genuine curiosity. She focuses on creating a space where clients feel safe, understood, and not judged. She understands that change can feel overwhelming, vulnerability can be uncomfortable, and transitions can feel unsettling, and believes that no one should have to navigate those moments alone.
Talia views the therapy space as a supportive and collaborative environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves, without pressure or judgment. She believes therapy works best when it is built on trust, authenticity, and open communication. She also sees the good in everyone and wants people to be able to recognize that in themselves. Someone working with Talia might describe sessions as supportive, thoughtful, and easy to talk to.
Talia’s interest in counseling has grown through both her academic training and her experiences working with individuals who need additional support. She has worked with children, adults, and individuals who have special needs. These experiences have helped shape how she shows up in therapeutic spaces and reinforced the importance of patience and consistency. They have also strengthened her belief in creating supportive environments where people feel understood and valued.
how she works
Talia’s work as a therapist entails a collaborative and individualized approach. She recognizes that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all and everyone's experience is different. She focuses on helping people better understand themselves and set goals that feel meaningful and realistic. Her approach is thoughtful and practical with an emphasis on meeting people where they are.
She works from a client-centered and strengths-based perspective and incorporates reflection, open conversation, and support for emotional awareness and understanding into sessions. Talia works with individuals navigating a range of emotional challenges, stress, self-esteem, and life transitions. Clients will leave her sessions feeling empowered, confident and supported.
Get to know me
Family
One thing you couldn't live without
Coming home to my dog
Something that always makes you smile
❤️
Most used emoji
The beach
Where is your happy place?
Teleportation (because my sense of time is occasionally optimistic)
If you could have any superpower what would it be?
Making my bed and, most importantly, having my iced coffee
Morning routine
Getting into bed early and prioritizing a good night’s sleep
What do you do to de-stress?
Creating a to-do list and enjoying the satisfaction of checking things off as I go.
How do you set yourself up for a successful week?
Australia!!
Favorite place you have traveled
A Sunday reset to do laundry, get groceries, exercise, and help ease the Sunday scaries.
Rituals
Humanistic, Interpersonal, Motivational Interviewing, Relational
THERAPEUTIC MODALITIES
