Therapist in Woodstock, Georgia Cara O’Brien-Smith, Therapist
License: LCSW
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 11-40
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Cara O’Brien-Smith, LCSW
Cara O’Brien-Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Georgia who has been practicing since 2015. Cara has experience in working with all different populations, including children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Her areas of expertise include stress and anxiety, motivation, self-esteem, depression, self-love, and co-dependency challenges. Cara also has experience working with clients on workplace challenges, career difficulties, parenting, family conflicts/dynamics, behavior modification, social phobias, attention deficit and social phobias. Cara has a way of building rapport with clients to make them feel comfortable and in a safe environment to express freely their challenges, fears, and insecurities without fear of judgment. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. Cara is here to support and empower you in that journey. Outside of work, Cara enjoys traveling, playing pickleball, and spending time with her family and her two dogs.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- School Avoidance
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Kaiser
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Medical Procedure Evaluations
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Cara O’Brien-Smith. You can also call 770-603-0123 to have someone assist you.
Cara O’Brien-Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 770-603-0123 to find out Cara O’Brien-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 Cara O’Brien-Smith:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna
- Kaiser
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 770-603-0123 to see how we can help.
Cara O’Brien-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.
Cara O’Brien-Smith works at:
Yes, Cara O’Brien-Smith does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Cara O’Brien-Smith is currently offering In-office visits.