Accepting new clients for daytime & afternoon appointments in Beverly Hills practice (updated July 30, 2020)
Dr. Katherine W. Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Beverly Hills, CA. Dr. Smith provides therapy to adults (18+) and couples. She conducts therapy in-person for individuals and couples, and over the phone and via secure video conferencing for individuals. Her office is located on South Beverly Drive between Olympic and Pico and her availability is Tuesday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
Dr. Smith views the process of psychotherapy as something that you will collaborate on and find the best way to work together in order to achieve your goals and become your most authentic self.
Working with Dr. Smith means committing to long-term therapy; she believes that it is the relationship between the two of you that is transformative, but it takes time to establish a strong relationship built on trust and vulnerability. Together, you will treat your symptoms by rooting out the causes.
Dr. Smith works well with people who struggle with feelings of belonging – outsiders and loveable weirdos -- creative people who are suffering with depression, anxiety, and relationship issues. Dr. Smith specializes in working with people who have experienced developmental and sexual trauma, with an emphasis on healing and returning to your self. She's also experienced in working with LGBTQ folx, BIPOC, people of mixed descent, and addressing the unique issues that you face in a culture that often pathologizes your experiences. Dr. Smith thinks our culture asks people to give up too much of ourselves, and in every way that is possible, she wants to help you avoid that and become the person that you've always known you are.
If you choose to reach out, Dr. Smith looks forward to meeting you and discovering how you will work together.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Trauma - Coping and healing after threatening or scary events, such as witnessing accidents or experiencing sexual, verbal, emotional, or physical abuse
LGBTQ topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges
Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love
Katherine Smith is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Katherine can provide you with paperwork for your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement.
Remote video therapy sessions offered? Yes
420 South Beverly Drive
Beverly Hills, CA 90212
Masters in Clinical Psychology, Spiritual and Depth Psychology, Antioch University, Los Angeles, 2013
Doctor of Clinical Psychology, emphasis in Depth Psychology, Pacifica Graduate Institute in Santa Barbara, 2018
Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy, Wright Institute, Los Angeles, 2019
Antioch University Counseling Center, 2012-2014
Los Angeles LGBT Center, 2014
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, 2014
Angeles Psychology Group, 2015-2019
Wright Institute Los Angeles, 2017-2019
Private Practice, 2019 - Present
English
This 12-week group offers an opportunity for women and femmes make real connections with people while also working on a variety of personal and interpersonal issues.