Deliciah Smith-Blanks, LCSW

Licensed in Florida · 5 years in practice

Deliciah Smith-Blanks welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Florida: SW25536 · expires March 2027
NPI: 1427863703 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 5
Languages: English

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About Deliciah

Deliciah Smith-Blanks welcomes people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. She is a licensed clinical social worker - LCSW - based in Florida who focuses on helping individuals build practical coping skills and clearer self-understanding. She uses straightforward talking and listening to help people identify what matters most to them.

Sessions often include setting small goals, trying new ways to handle worry, and practicing simple mindfulness that fits into daily life.

Background and approach

Her style is warm and down-to-earth rather than formal. Deliciah often helps people sort through family tensions, work stress, body image concerns, and low self-esteem. She also supports those facing illness, caregiving strain, or the emotional effects of loss.

She pays attention to patterns like attachment or avoidance that shape relationships and choices. Her background includes five years of clinical experience working with adults on a range of concerns. She draws on methods such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas to shape each plan.

Clients can expect a collaborative process where goals are set together and adjusted over time. Deliciah aims to offer practical steps you can use between sessions to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Deliciah lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Coping with life changes
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Avoidant personality
Blended family issues
Body image
Cancer
Caregiver issues and stress
Chronic pain, illness, and disability
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Dependent personality
Dissociation
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Guilt and shame
HIV / AIDS
Hoarding
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Impulsivity
Intellectual disability
Jealousy
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
Multicultural concerns
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love
Social anxiety and phobia
Somatization
Women's issues
Workplace issues

Approaches Deliciah names

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Online support

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and following the person's lead. The therapist reflects what she hears, helps clarify goals, and supports the person in making choices that fit their values and life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and improve mood and behavior.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Deliciah uses these methods collaboratively, adapting techniques based on the client's needs and goals. Together they try strategies, review what helps, and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video calls are useful for deeper conversations and visual cues, phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited, and messaging options are handy for brief check-ins or when a shorter touchpoint is needed. These choices let people fit sessions around work, caregiving, or busy schedules while keeping continuity of care.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Deliciah help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include family-related issues, chronic illness and caregiver stress, body image, and attachment concerns.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is warm and client-centered, focusing on listening and practical steps. Sessions combine goal-setting, skill practice, and reflection to address daily challenges.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has five years of professional experience working in clinical settings. That experience informs her use of several therapy approaches tailored to each person.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - in Florida. Her professional practice is based in Florida.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options allow people to choose what fits their schedule and comfort.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model. The subscription can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin the process?

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