William "Patrick" Smith

My clients describe me as:

Caring, compassionate, a good listener, knowledgeable, trustworthy, helpful, and professional.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is from a wholistic treatment standpoint. I consider the entire individual, including their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional state. I utilize a diverse modality approach to individualized treatment.

Together, we will:

Utilize a strengths-based and solution-focused perspective while establishing a relationship to assist in overcoming obstacles and motivating the client to grow and seek their true potential.

I specialize in working with people who:

Have experienced trauma, depression, substance use/abuse disorders, anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, and anger management issues.

I became a therapist because:

As a combat veteran I experienced a significant amount of trauma, grief, and loss throughout my many deployments.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

Tampa Bay Area Counseling (TBAC) is a collaborative group of professionals that provides support and guidance for one another and our patients.

More about me and my practice:

I have extensive experience in the mental health and addictions fields successfully working with children, teenagers, adults, and families in various settings.