Tria Smothers, LCMHC, LCASA

Therapist / Senior Clinician | tria@3rdwavetherapy.com | 919-886-4052

Life brings challenges that can leave us feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure of how to move forward. My role as a therapist is to provide a safe and supportive space where you can explore those challenges and begin creating meaningful change.

I work with adults navigating a variety of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, substance use, and relationship struggles. My approach is collaborative and flexible, because I believe therapy should meet you where you are. I draw from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help clarify values and build psychological flexibility, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma recovery, and evidence-based approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Motivational Interviewing to provide practical tools you can use in daily life.

At the core of my work is the belief that therapy should be a place where you feel safe, respected, and empowered. Together, we’ll focus on building coping skills, breaking free from unhelpful patterns, and moving toward a life that feels more balanced, authentic, and aligned with your goals.

• Treatment Specialties

  • Anxiety

  • Depression & Mood Disorders

  • PTSD, Trauma, & Abuse Recovery

  • Social Anxiety

  • Stress Management, Self-Growth, & Coping Tools

  • Borderline Personality Disorder

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Services Provided

  • Individual Therapy

  • Executive and Wellness Coaching

  • EMDR

• Education

  M.A Counseling in Clinical Mental Health, Wake Forest University
  B.A. International Comparative Studies, Duke University

• Experience

  My experience ranges from working in a community outpatient setting and residential treatment setting assisting adults with co-occurring substance use and mental health. During my internship, I conducted and refined my skills in assessment, treatment planning, and individual and group treatment of substance use and mental health disorders including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorders, trauma, and life transitions.

• Insurances

  Blue Cross Blue Shield

  Aetna

  North Carolina State Health Plan