Whitney Smith-Johnson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
·MSW, LCSWAbout
At Release It Counseling, we see you, the one who smiles on the outside but silently struggles within. You’ve survived trauma, battled anxiety or depression, and maybe questioned if healing is truly possible. You’re tired of cycles, ready to break free, & longing for peace that lasts. You want more than surface fixes, you desire deep restoration. How do we know? Because we've been in that dark place too, where we fought to rise, and we want to help you. Like Esther, we’re called to stand in the gap, to help you rise for such a time as this. You don’t have to do this alone. Let us walk with you as you release, heal & grow to VICTORY! Through Christian-based strategies and clinical tools, we guide healing from trauma, anxiety, depression and much more. We specialize in helping clients identify the root of their pain & walk in victory. We know that healing isn't linear, so we offer grace-filled space to help restore those areas that have been wounded by trauma, anxiety, depression, & more. If you’re tired of pretending to be okay, carrying silent battles, & craving a safe place to fall apart & rebuild, WELCOME to Release it Counseling. Here, we see beyond the surface, & hold your truth without judgment & guide you toward healing that restores your VOICE, your WORTH, and your PEACE. Each of our team members are called & anointed to help YOU! **Specialties:** We support clients facing anxiety, depression, and trauma/PTSD with faith-based, trauma-informed care. Treatment often includes identifying triggers, building coping skills, processing past pain, & incorporating prayer or Scripture if desired. Clients experience greater peace, emotional balance, and stronger boundaries. We believe healing is possible & grace is the foundation of everything we do. **Credentials & Experience:** I am licensed to Practice in Virginia, North Carolina and Texas.
"We use trauma-informed approaches like CBT, narrative therapy, and inner child work, combined with faith-based support when desired. You'll experience a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can release emotional burdens, grow in self-awareness, and walk toward healing at your own pace with grace, support, and spiritual alignment."
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15 min · Online, In Person
Individual Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
Couples Therapy
50 min · Online, In Person
Sliding scale available.
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Verified by Calm at Home
Licensed · MSW, LCSW
Whitney Smith-Johnson · Verified March 2026
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Available both in-person and online
424 Market St, Ste 100
Suffolk, VA, 23434 map
We use trauma-informed approaches like CBT, narrative therapy, and inner child work, combined with faith-based support when desired. You'll experience a warm, nonjudgmental space where you can release emotional burdens, grow in self-awareness, and walk toward healing at your own pace with grace, support, and spiritual alignment.
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