Dr. Smith's genuine, grounded and integrated therapeutic approach allows for a connection to her clients where through modalities such as EMDR, IFS (parts work), and attachment-based talk therapy, there is a focus on insight shifting to somatic integration and actionable change, discovering and healing the core self, learning to regulate emotion and express needs in healthy ways, adapting internal dialogue, core beliefs, and reinforcing coping resources. Dr. Smith believes in building an authentic therapeutic relationship based on respect, empathy, challenge and change while creating a renewed sense of self, empowerment and hope.

Welcome! You've taken the first step to find a therapist and that takes courage! I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has spent the last decade helping children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked in the school setting, outpatient clinics and in private practice. My focus is to collaborate with you to work towards achieving your goals while providing a safe, non-judgmental space to reflect and assisting you to gain insight and valuable awareness.

Are you suffering from unresolved grief and loss, stress, addiction, anxiety or depression? I can help. I specialize in the treatment of trauma for adults, adolescents and children. We will work together to create a therapeutic space where we can assess your challenges and find creative resolution to your problems. You don't have to do it alone. My approach is to provide a safe nurturing and empathetic environment while supporting you to uncover your own natural resilience. I will help you connect with your innate ability to heal, develop skills to reduce your negative symptoms, and live a full and authentic life.

I will return your message whether or not I'm accepting new patients. Early riser? Early AM appointments available! Obsessive, oppressive negative body image and disordered eating holding up your best life? Let's do this. I also love working with divorce and parental alienation; single by choice and coping with stigma; PTSD, trauma and addictions. You will find me authentic, warm, accessible, and non-judgmental. I offer a safe, respectful space to support you forward on your journey to creating a life where you can live content and to your full potential. I'm available via video or phone throughout California.

Are you feeling stuck? Are you questioning retirement, looking for a "third act" in your life? Is your relationship stagnant or in crisis? Have you ended one addiction, only to have another pop up? Are you the adult child of a narcissist and having issues with relationships and career?Are you a partner or parent of an addict or person in recovery?Are you ready for change?

My mission as a clinical psychologist is to help individuals reduce suffering and achieve purpose in their lives. I view therapy as teamwork and am dedicated to collaboratively helping clients reach their goals. I strive to provide evidence-based treatment, rooted in the latest scientific findings, facilitated by a validating and safe space.

I am a clinical psychologist and psychoanalyst, with extensive experience helping people with a variety of life challenges. I specialize in the treatment of eating disorders, relationship problems, and self-destructive and/or self-defeating attitudes or behaviors. I approach each individual as a unique person and strive to work together to reach understanding and avenues for change.

"Not until we are lost, do we begin to understand ourselves." -- Henry David Thoreau. I believe this statement is an essential truth about the human condition. Paradoxically, as other great intellects have attested to, it is precisely through self-understanding that one achieves emotional healing, wisdom and maturity. Through insight and self-awareness, one also gains an increased capacity for deep and meaningful relationships, a potent tonic for whatever ails, be it depression or anxiety, grief or trauma, aging or illness.... Resolving inner conflicts leads to healthier choices and the vanquishing of self-defeating patterns.

It feels as though our lives have transitioned overnight due to current events. This time can be especially challenging if you were already in the midst of a life transition. Whether you just had a new baby, recently got married or divorced, love someone struggling with addiction, or went through a traumatic event; a sexual assault, medical crisis or are in the grieving process, I can offer support and expertise. I'm especially seasoned in working with trauma and helping folks navigate their interpersonal relationships and relationship to self. Collaboration, awareness, and transformation are key components to my therapy practice.

Change is possible. With over 20+ years of experience I have successfully worked with individuals, adolescents, couples and families to reduce anxiety, depression and overall conflict, whether it be at home or work. As little as 3-5 sessions my clients have reported that they have higher self esteem and greater confidence in all areas of their life. High stress can hit you during times of change; birth, separation, divorce or death of a loved one. I will help guide you through this difficult time. Each client's therapy is individualized, collaborative and strength based. I offer 2 hour dive deep intensive couples therapy.

When you are feeling down, anxious or stuck, you want to start feeling better as soon as possible. I provide evidence-based psychotherapies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Interpersonal Psychotherapy that have been proven to assist people in feeling better in shorter amounts of time. When you are dealing with changes in life or have obstacles to overcome, you need techniques for improving mood quickly. Most people do not want to be in therapy for years and pay the high cost. Brief Therapy is 12-16 Weeks to help clients quickly and more effectively feel better.

Stepping into therapy may be due to depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship issues, sense of unhappiness, sense of emptiness or inability to find much meaning in life and living. It can be a choice we make to explore ourselves today, examine the past or expand on ideas and future dreams. If you are driven to grow, develop and have a natural curiosity in examining life, living and discovering more about your own path, then psychotherapy is one way to engage in series of exploratory dialogues to live with higher level of awareness & consciousness.

Are past traumatic experiences, being an adult child of a dysfunctional home, incest survival experiences, addiction issues, or symptoms of anxiety and depression affecting your success? Are distractions impacting your optimal performance abilities at work, in your intimate relationships, or in relationships with family members? Are you surviving instead of thriving? I provide accelerated psychotherapy for individuals and couples who are challenged by performance loss, emotional unhappiness, PTSD, incest, addiction, and depression. I also provide Diagnosis evaluation for mood, personality, Schizo, and adult Autism spectrum.

I work to help you be the best person possible. I empower clients to recognize their choices in life and take advantage of them. I enjoy working with adults, families, and couples, but especially love working with teens/adolescents and parents. I've had success with anxiety, stress, depression, family problems, relationship problems, and work and school issues. I have an eclectic style where I utilize methods that best suit my client's needs. I treat my clients with the utmost respect to create and environment of safety and comfort. My clients grow through the partnership we create together.

If you have sought therapists and psychiatrists over the years and you feel like they have either not been helpful, and/or that you have hit a psychological block, try moving in a new direction. I use many alternative modalities to help with: Trauma, Addiction, PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Couple's Issues and Marital Problems. Therapeutically guided plant medicine is the "20/20" of the future. Hindsight is not foresight! Jump ahead in life by collaborating with a psychotherapist who has almost 15 years experience.

Do you struggle with anxiety, sleep, or your high-intensity career? Is stress impacting your personal relationships? As a lawyer-turned-therapist, I know the power of a good question. My clients share that I have been tremendously supportive in helping them work through these challenges, in addition to moving through grief and loss. Whether it be the loss of a loved one, a career, or way of life, I can be a strong partner for you, even in working through all of the inevitable transitions required of the pandemic. I use a trauma-informed cognitive behavioral approach, balancing deeper insight-oriented work with practical solutions.

I am a licensed psychotherapist (MFT) specializing in hypnosis and NLP (Neuro- Linguistic Programming). I help people live the life they dream of, which includes removing unhealthy patterns and assisting in goal achievement. I work with individuals, couples and families. In a safe and warm environment I combine psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and/or neuro-linguistic programming with emotional support and tools to transform you into your highest potential self. I am proficient in eliminating or decreasing depression, anxiety, panic attacks and fears/phobias. In addition, I work with increasing healthy self-confidence.

I know what it's like to be so busy going through life feeling isolated, with no one to trust with your struggles, traumas, stressors, etc. You may even be looking for purpose in the midst of overwhelm, stress and even complete burn out. I know that between work-life, home-life, parenting, relationships, side business, etc., etc., life can get rough and you're only one person. I've been there before and that's why my goal is to support you in creating and re-establishing balance in your personal life and at work. I know you're busy trying to stay afloat, with not much time to catch your breath. So let me help you with that...

My goal is to listen well and provide the treatment that best meets your specific needs, to help you to identify your strengths and manage your vulnerabilities. In my work with families I encourage each person to express his/her individuality, and to cope with differences -striving for mutuality, fairness and harmony. My chief concern is with maximizing your capacities and potential, and helping you improve your relationship to yourself and to others. Together we may engage with imagery, sensory experiencing, movement, art, poetry and music to deepen self awareness and understanding (and relief from discomfort)

I empower individuals and their families to overcome acute mental health obstacles, and emotional instability to improve their relationships and overall quality of life. I have experience in providing group, family and individual therapy using a combination of culturally sensitive, clinically tested and evidenced-based interventions, with a focus on developing self-awareness and acceptance. I have worked with individuals and their families since 2012 in the West Los Angeles and West Hollywood area. Currently, I am a Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in Trauma.