Dr Smalls really cares about my wellbeing!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Luciana

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geometry-shapes iconStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Coping Skills
Online in South Carolina
7 years in practice
Ages served: 11-65+
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Accepted insurance & self-pay

Luciana accepts 29 insurers
Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Anthem
Cigna | Evernorth
AnMed Employee Program
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina Medicare Advantage
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of South Carolina | BCBS
Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)
Carelon
Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Clover Health Medicare Advantage
Compsych
Devoted Health | Medicare Advantage
Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network
First Health Network
HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare Advantage
JP Farley Corporation
Medcost SC
Medicare SC
Multi Plan PHCS
Optum Serve
Quest Behavioral Health
Railroad Medicare
Tricare East | Out of Network Provider
UMR
United Healthcare | Optum
United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage
Uprise EAP
SELF-PAY COSTS
Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.
$200
first session
$170
subsequent sessions
About Provider

About Luciana

Luciana Smalls is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who has 7 years of experience in the mental health field. Luciana enjoys working with individuals, families, and couples dealing with stress, life challenges, grief, and communication challenges. She has diverse experience working with individuals and families with addiction, self-esteem, anxiety, foster care, kinship care, military families, medical challenges, stress, and time management. 

Luciana completed her Bachelor of Science (BS) in Human Services at Springfield College, graduating with honors. She completed her Master of Science (MS) in Professional Mental Health Counseling at Webster University. 

Luciana has a mission to help individuals create a healthy lifestyle from utilizing community resources, learning tools, becoming adaptive, and using assertive communication. 

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"I am here to provide support, teach skills, and assist you with navigating through life challenges."

What clients say

What clients say

These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.

Dr Smalls really cares about my wellbeing!

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Luciana

I enjoyed everything about my session

A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Luciana

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Get to know Luciana

Why did you decide to become a counselor?

I have a mission and passion to teach, advocate, and equip individuals and families with skills to manage/overcome challenges, and be the best version to teach and share with others.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with clients that are willing to practice learned skills.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I am excited to work with individuals and families that are open minded and ready to make changes.

What’s one thing you wish all clients knew?

They are equipped with tools to manage challenges.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

I want to work with a company that provide the best care to individuals and families.

What inspires you?

I am apart of individuals and families journeys for a better

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

A counselor listening with an open mind.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I would like to gain an understand of what you need from me as a counselor and how I can meet your needs.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I enjoy walking.

What’s one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

My love for nature.

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Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesStress / Mental Stress / Work Stress, Depression, Coping Skills, Grief, Divorce, Anger Management, Anxiety, Relationships, Life Transition, Women’s Issues, Self Esteem
ApproachesPerson-Centered Therapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Family Systems, Play Therapy, Narrative, Motivational Interviewing
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Education and training

Years in practice
7 years
Graduating institute
Webster University
Graduating degree
Masters of Science in Professional Mental Health Counseling
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Additional details

Languages spoken by this provider
English
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NPI number1164016002
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State of practiceSC
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Practice location

Practice information

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Individual Counseling
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