Stephanie Smith
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
California
Couples counseling- Depression- Anxiety -Communication issues-
Stephanie Smith
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Professional statement
Stephanie is passionate about helping clients decrease symptoms of anxiety and depression, communicate more effectively, improve their sex lives, and disrupt negative relational patterns. In working with couples and individuals, she utilizes attachment-focused EMDR, mindfulness, and relational tools to helps clients heal. The goal is not just increased insight but cultivating a different emotional experience that can benefit all aspects of life.
Stephanie helps couples move towards both deeper attachment and eroticism in their relationship by building on existing strengths. Couple members will begin to feel closer, have better sex, and develop the tools to communicate effectively.
Stephanie is committed to maintaining an inclusive practice. She welcomes the opportunity to work cross-culturally and strives to approach cultural differences with humility.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 7 years
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WSM LLP, Senior Attorney
The Wright Institute, M.A., Counseling Psychology, 2017
University of San Francisco, Juris Doctorate, 2006
Vassar College, B.A., International Studies, 2001
Licensure
California: 122813Languages
English, SpanishSpecialties
Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; increasing pleasure and improving sexual connection; strengthening communication and feelings of security, connection, and love.
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life.
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Communication issues - Developing effective interpersonal skills in relationships withpartners, families, and co-workers; using healthy methods of communication to convey needs and respond to others
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Couples
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Stephanie Smith is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$150 (50min)
- Initial session:$150 (50min)
- Couples sessions:$175 (50min)
- Family sessions:$175 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Cash
- Credit Card
- PayPal
- Venmo
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Multiple times a week