What success
means to you
Educational
DEYA SMITH-TAYLOR, MS, LPC-A, NCC
Licensed Professional Counselor Associate
Supervised by Kayla Jones, M.Ed., LPC-S
As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate, supervised by Kayla Jones, M.Ed., LPC-S, I work from a Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (MBCBT) framework, blending evidence-based CBT tools with mindfulness practices to help clients build self-awareness, regulate emotions, and shift unhelpful thought patterns.
I specialize in supporting clients navigating major life transitions and challenges, including stress, career and job changes, relationship concerns, divorce, menopause, anxiety, depression, grief, and trauma.
Drawing on my clinical training, cultural competence, and lived experience, I strive to create a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, respected, and empowered. My approach is collaborative and compassionate, meeting each client where they are while helping them develop practical tools for meaningful and lasting change.
Inspirational
Formerly the National Senior Digital Producer for the American Heart Association, Deya is also the creator of its podcast network, which now boasts 16 shows under its belt, and over 1 million downloads. As the past Interim Executive and Senior Content Producer for Radio Hall of Famer Tom Joyner’s nationally-syndicated morning show, which reached 8 million listeners daily, Deya remains committed to creating life-changing content.
Motivational
A former Miss Black USA, Deya is a celebrated and sought-after speaker and mentor; however, she is no stranger to pushing through and overcoming life’s challenges. Her personal motto is, “Make Your Pain Pay You Back. If it happened to you, make it also happen for you!”
Deya has written four personal development books, including the best-seller Soft is the New Power: Embracing Your Feminine Edge to Win in Love & Life, and most recently You’re Successful, But Are You OK? Real Self-Care Strategies to Preserve Your Sanity and Get You Through the Workday, released in early 2023.
She has toured nationally and internationally as a featured speaker for the American Red Cross, Procter & Gamble, women’s and wellness conferences, colleges and universities, church conferences, and retreats.
Deya currently lives in Dallas, Texas with her husband.
