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Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
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Teja Smith

Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C (she, her)

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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
425 Townsend Drive Aptos, CA 95003
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Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
The Serenity Prayer stays near my heart as it has helped me remain resilient during my personal times of hardship: accepting what I cannot change, finding courage to change what I can, and seeking wisdom to know the difference.
As a former foster child who entered foster care and aged out, I have a passion for serving children and adolescents who have similar experiences.
I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will give you opportunities to reflect on your experiences with me as an empathetic partner. If we're working through something challenging, you can expect me to be calm and patient.
Take the first step to help. Call or Teja Smith now - (831) 540-1928

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

425 Townsend Drive

Aptos, CA 95003 map

 (831) 540-1928
My website
To make our first assessment as productive as possible, please remember to complete your intake forms online before we meet.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 
Let's Connect (831) 540-1928
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Managed by Rula Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

425 Townsend Drive

Aptos, CA 95003 map

 (831) 540-1928
My website
To make our first assessment as productive as possible, please remember to complete your intake forms online before we meet.
I specialize in Anxiety, Coping Skills and Depression 
I accept insurance 
Individual one-on-one therapy 

Finances

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • Brighton Health
  • Carelon Behavioral Health
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • Coventry
  • Evry Health
  • First Health
  • Government Employees Health Association (GEHA)
  • Kaiser (Out-of-Network)
  • Kaiser Permanente Mid-Atlantic
  • MagnaCare
  • Meritain Health
  • Optum
  • Oscar Health
  • Oxford
  • Sidecar Health
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • UnitedHealthcare UHC | UBH
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I see clients through Rula, who takes care of billing and insurance. They work with over 120 plans and help make costs easy to understand. You'll get a personalized cost estimate before your first session.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928
"
I see clients through Rula, who takes care of billing and insurance. They work with over 120 plans and help make costs easy to understand. You'll get a personalized cost estimate before your first session.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Maryland / 33694 Teja Smith
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    • Education and Years In Practice

  • Attended North Carolina State University, Master of Social Work (MSW)
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The therapeutic approaches I utilize include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT).
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928
"
The therapeutic approaches I utilize include, but are not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye-Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), Child-Centered Play Therapy (CCPT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Solutions-Focused Therapy (SFT).
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Career Counseling
  • Child Abuse or Neglect
  • Codependency
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Parenting
  • Peer Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self-Harming
  • Spirituality
  • Stress
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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As a former foster child who entered foster care at the age of 12 and aged out, I have a passion for serving children and adolescents who have similar experiences.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928
"
As a former foster child who entered foster care at the age of 12 and aged out, I have a passion for serving children and adolescents who have similar experiences.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Age

Children (6 to 10) , 
Preteen , 
Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Christian Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
  • EMDR
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Play Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
"
I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will give you opportunities to reflect on your experiences with me as an empathetic partner. If we're working through something challenging, you can expect me to be calm and patient.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928
"
I prioritize clear, open communication to create a supportive, non-judgmental environment. I practice active listening and will give you opportunities to reflect on your experiences with me as an empathetic partner. If we're working through something challenging, you can expect me to be calm and patient.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
or call with questions - (831) 540-1928

Location

Primary Location

425 Townsend Drive

Aptos, CA 95003

(831) 540-1928

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

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To make our first assessment as productive as possible, please remember to complete your intake forms online before we meet.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 540-1928
"
To make our first assessment as productive as possible, please remember to complete your intake forms online before we meet.
Photo of Teja Smith, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Teja Smith
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW-C
Take the first step to help. Call now - (831) 540-1928