Mika Smith-Low
LCSW-S, LCDC • Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor
About
Mika Smith-Low is a therapist who works with challenging mental health issues, including OCD, PTSD, severe anxiety disorders, and phobias. Her practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, providing a safe environment for clients across gender and sexual identities.
Smith-Low holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Hendrix College and a Masters of Social Work from the University of Texas at Arlington. She began her career in inpatient psychiatric hospitals, gaining experience with crisis stabilization and geriatric issues, and later ran an intensive outpatient program for substance use issues.
Her therapeutic approach is casual and informal, emphasizing education and growth. Smith-Low uses EMDR, CBT, ERP, and CBT for Insomnia, with her therapy dog, Bentley, offering comfort during sessions. Clients can expect a collaborative process, where they set the pace and goals, supported by Smith-Low's expertise and tools.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Master of Social Work
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Certified EMDRIA Clinician
- Mediator in the state of Texas
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Exposure and Response Prevention
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia
- Advanced Training in OCD through BTTI
State Licenses
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Supervisor
- Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- PTSD
- Substance Abuse
- Trauma
State Licenses
- Texas
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Dallas Therapeutic Services - Irving
1175 Kinwest Pkwy, 100
Irving, TX 75063