Bret Smith

LPC · Georgia · Online sessions

Fast response Secure booking Video · Phone · Messaging

Why clients book here

See availability & book in a few taps
Booking handled on BetterHelp (secure)
Start online—no commute, faster scheduling

Quick compare Pick the best fit in under 60 seconds 100% online

Compare online therapy providers

Side-by-side highlights with clear “Visit” buttons (swap URLs anytime).

🔒 Secure checkout 🗓️ Flexible scheduling 🧠 Licensed providers 💬 Multiple ways to message

Visit our top pick See full comparison

Feature

What matters most

BetterHelp

Best overall fit for most people

Top pick

Visit BetterHelp →

Talkspace

Good for messaging-first support

Popular

Visit Talkspace →

Online Therapy

Structured tools + sessions

Value

Visit Online-Therapy.com →

Best for

Who it’s a great match for

Fast matching + broad therapist network

Messaging-first + scheduled sessions

Structured tools + resources

Ways to connect

Message / video / live chat

Messaging + live sessions

Sessions + guided tools

Scheduling

How flexible it is

Flexible, choose times that fit

Flexible, plan ahead easily

Flexible, plan-based

Insurance

May vary by plan/state

Depends on your setup

Check provider’s site

Depends on your setup

Check provider’s site

Depends on your setup

Check provider’s site

Fast start

Get started quickly

Start in minutes

Quick note

Why people choose it

Best all-around if you want simple onboarding and quick matching.

Messaging-friendly option if you like checking in more often.

Structured tools if you prefer guided resources alongside sessions.

BetterHelp Top pick

Best overall fit for most people

⚡ Fast matching 💬 Messaging 📹 Live sessions

Check availability

See key details

Best for: quick onboarding + broad therapist network
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: simple to start, easy to switch if needed

Talkspace

Good for messaging-first support

🧾 Messaging-friendly 🗓️ Scheduled sessions 📱 App experience

Visit Talkspace

See key details

Best for: frequent check-ins via messaging
Ways to connect: messaging + live sessions
Notes: great if you like consistent async support

Online-Therapy.com

Structured tools + sessions

🧩 Guided tools 📘 Worksheets 📹 Sessions

Visit Online-Therapy.com

See key details

Best for: structured programs + resources
Ways to connect: sessions + guided tools
Notes: good if you want a more “program” feel

Top pick: BetterHelp Fast matching • Start in minutes

Visit →

About Bret Smith

I’m glad you have chosen Betterhelp. I look forward to working with you! My name is Bret and I have over 30 years experience helping individuals, couples and adolescents resolve issues pertaining to life and their unique challenges. I offer a challenging, yet supportive therapeutic style and approach. I believe that each of us has the ability to address our challenges and issues and find solutions to achieve happiness in our lives. Over the course of my career every client I have worked with has found value in the counseling experience. So whether this is your first counseling experience or not, we will work together to help you achieve your goals.

Areas Bret Smith can help with

Additional areas of focus include

Therapeutic approaches

Languages Spoken

English

Bret Smith is serving from:

Georgia

Years in practice

31 years

NPI number

1235734831

License Details

GA LPC LPC001553

This listing is provided for informational purposes only. Bret Smith is an independent professional not affiliated with this website.

If you are the practitioner and would like to claim or remove this profile, please contact us.

Explore virtual therapy providers

Partner therapist

Xochitl Perez

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxie…

Coping with life changes
Depression
Self esteem
Stress

Partner therapist

John Garcia

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 8 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiet…

Depression
Family conflicts
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Peter Jastermsky

Online therapy · Available

California

Hello! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and hold active licenses in California, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota. I have more…

Anger management
Anxiety
Career difficulties
Coaching

Partner therapist

Lisa Bergfeld

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship…

Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Relationship issues

Partner therapist

Veronica Dover Hoffman

Online therapy · Available

California

I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 25 years of experience. I love working together with clients to achieve t…

Career difficulties
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes

Partner therapist

Obdulia Hernandez

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiet…

Career difficulties
Depression
Grief
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Taryn Crockerham

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…

Depression
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Stress

Partner therapist

Carole Whitty

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 6 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anx…

Anxiety
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Leon Hopkins

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 20 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxie…

Anxiety
Depression
Family conflicts
Stress

Partner therapist

Stephanie LaMarr

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship i…

Career difficulties
Intimacy-related issues
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse

Partner therapist

Yuki Sugisaki

Online therapy · Available

California

I am a License Marriage and Family Therapist since 2012. I am also certified drug counselor since 2005. I have working with indivi…

ADHD
Anger management
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder

Partner therapist

Guadalupe Rios

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with a…

Depression
Grief
Parenting issues
Trauma and abuse

Partner therapist

Malaika Hill-Jones

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…

Family conflicts
LGBT
Relationship issues
Stress

Partner therapist

Katie Aab

Online therapy · Available

California

Hi! My name is Katie Aab and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Riverside, California. I have over seven yea…

Anger management
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes

Partner therapist

Kendra Scanlon

Online therapy · Available

California

Hi, my name is Kendra and I have been licensed in California since 2019. I have worked with a diverse population of clients in a…

Anxiety
Coping with life changes
Depression
Eating disorders

Partner therapist

Dr. Paul Wilson

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 33 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…

Anxiety
Depression
Sleeping disorders
Stress

Partner therapist

Marcia Howard

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have delivered counseling and therapy to clients who…

Anxiety
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Depression

Partner therapist

Laura Spera

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 14 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…

Anxiety
Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Sandra Smith

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 17 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…

Coping with life changes
Depression
Family conflicts
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Yazmin Sanchez

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 7 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anx…

Anxiety
Coping with life changes
Depression
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Carolyn Cockrell

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 9 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anx…

Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes
Parenting issues
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Alex Castaneda

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiety,…

Depression
LGBT
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Aileen Stein

Online therapy · Available

California

Hello. Welcome to my profile. I am a licensed psychotherapist since 1992 in both New York and California. I believe that building…

Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Compassion fatigue
Coping with life changes

Partner therapist

Adisa Anderson

Online therapy · Available

California

I am a licensed psychologist in California with 15 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients wit…

Coaching
Coping with life changes
Depression
Relationship issues

Partner therapist

Karen Bergman

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 11 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…

Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coaching

Partner therapist

Lauren Stanley

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxiet…

Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Self esteem

Partner therapist

Corlie Presswood

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 5 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anx…

Bipolar disorder
Depression
Stress
Trauma and abuse

Partner therapist

Marian Oppenheimer

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 30 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress, anxie…

Depression
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress

Partner therapist

Christina Kohfield

Online therapy · Available

California

Hello! Thank you for reading my profile. I am a marriage and family therapist (LMFT) licensed in California with over 20 years of…

ADHD
Anger management
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder

Partner therapist

Andrew Jones

Online therapy · Available

California

I am licensed in California with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and an…

Anxiety
Depression
Parenting issues
Relationship issues

Online counseling with Bret Smith

Browse Providers by State

Select a state to explore licensed therapists.

AL AK AZ AR CA CO CT DE FL GA HI ID IL IN IA KS KY LA ME MD MA MI MN MS MO MT NE NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VT VA WA WV WI WY