Therapist in New Castle, Delaware Arkava Smith, Therapist

Arkava Smith is a Limited Professional Counselor of Mental Health in Delaware who has been practicing since 2007. She earned her Bachelors in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Maryland and her Masters in Community Counseling from Wilmington University. Arkava specializes in assisting clients dealing with substance use, depression, anxiety, grief/loss, trauma, and chronic mental illnesses. She has provided treatment in many different clinical settings including community mental health, intensive outpatient, and correctional centers. Arkava strives to create a safe space for her clients to explore the thoughts and feelings they’ve kept hidden and will work diligently in assisting them to increase their self-awareness and develop healthier ways of coping. Her approach in working with her clients is collaborative, empathetic, and non-judgmental. Everyone’s journey is different, work together with Arkava to find the best path forward towards healing, balance, and overall wellness. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. You can count on Arkava’s supportive and person-centered approach towards every conversation you take part in. In her free time, Arkava enjoys spending time with family and friends, reading science fiction or action thrillers, getting out into the garden, and traveling to new places.