Whitney Smith-Johnson
9+ years experience

Whitney Smith-Johnson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

·MSW, LCSW
9+ years experience
Suffolk, VA, United States
$100 - $120
Accepting clients

About

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."

I work with

Couples
Couples
Group
Group
Individual
Individual

Age groups

Adults
Adults
Seniors
Seniors
Teens
Teens

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Specialties

Areas of Focus

AddictionADHDAnxiety
Body PositivityCareer CounselingCoping SkillsDepressionFamily ConflictGriefLife CoachingLife TransitionsMarital and PremaritalMedication ManagementParentingPeer RelationshipsPregnancy, Prenatal, PostpartumRelationship IssuesSchool IssuesSpiritualityStressTrauma and PTSDWomen's Issues

Therapeutic Approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Narrative Therapy
Christian Counseling
Person-Centered
Strength Based
Trauma Focused
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Coaching
Motivational Interviewing
Supervision Services
Family / Marital
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT)

Services & Pricing

Free Consultation

15 min · Online, In Person

Free

Individual Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$100

Sliding scale available.

Couples Therapy

50 min · Online, In Person

$120

Sliding scale available.

Qualifications

CALM AT HOME

Verified by Calm at Home

Licensed · MSW, LCSW

Whitney Smith-Johnson · Verified March 2026

Insurance & Policies

Does not accept insurance

Payment Methods

ACH Transfer
Amex
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HSA
Mastercard
PayPal
Visa

Location

Primary

Release it Counseling

424 Market St, Ste 100

Suffolk, VA, 23434

United States

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Secondary Office

11923 Centre Street, Ste B2

Chester, WV, 23831

United States

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My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

424 Market St, Ste 100

Suffolk, VA, 23434 map

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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.

I see couples, group and individual
$100 - $120 Per Session
Does not accept insurance

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