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.
Dr. Smith has significant experience treating survivors of abuse and trauma, individuals suffering with addiction, and also treats depression, self-injury, and mood and anxiety disorders. Dr. Smith has worked extensively with children and adolescents, adults, couples/familes, and groups. Dr. Smith is also the Clinical Supervisor for Connections in Recovery.
Dr. Smith has a private practice in Santa Monica. Please visit this link to view Dr. Smith discussing her practice: http://youtu.be/hPv7r0evs6Y