Diamond Smith, Clinical Intern
(she/her)
1500 Lafayette St, Ste 118, Gretna, LA 70053 or Tele-Therapy
Internship End Date: May 2027
Diamond has additional tele-therapy availibility outside of the listed in-person availability. Please email dcsmith1@my.loyno.edu after booking to request additional tele-therapy availability.
Hey! My name is Diamond, and I am a counseling intern. My goal as a clinician is to offer a space where clients can grow at their own pace without feeling behind or pressured to have everything figured out. I bring patience to the therapeutic journey, along with an understanding that growth looks different for everyone and doesn’t always happen on a predictable timeline.
My therapeutic approach is person-centered and informed by Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT). I value collaboration and respect each client’s experiences and goals. My work emphasizes emotional awareness and the development of skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, stress, relationship concerns, and life transitions. I’m also especially interested in self-concept and how relationships shape people’s understanding of themselves.
As a Black woman and clinician in training, I’m passionate about making counseling more accessible to Black communities and other marginalized populations who have too often been overlooked in traditional mental health care. I believe meaningful support starts with understanding people within the context of their culture and the lives they lead. I’m interested in what has sustained people through difficult experiences and what support they need now. I welcome clients of all identities and backgrounds, and I hope to offer a space where they feel safe being themselves!