Steven Smith

Steven Smith

Marriage And Family Therapist (805) 291-1629

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About Me

I am a licensed marriage and family counselor, practicing in the state of California. My focus is with individuals and couples. I have a bachelor’s in Psychology, and a Master’s in Clinical Psychology. I have 6 years of experience working with clients of varying ages, sexual orientations, ethnicities, and socioeconomic status. I work well with, but am not limited to; clients struggling with anxiety, depression, bipolar, and PTSD. I use a client centered, existentialist approach, which essentially means that I work with you to help you be the way you want to be. I listen to your needs, and work with you to set your own goals. I am not here to “fix” people, and I am not focused on changing people. Instead, I hope to assist you in your path toward life satisfaction, and to not be overwhelmed by your symptoms.

Orientation & Focus

Modalities

Couples, Families, Groups

Languages Spoken

English

Populations

LGBTQ+

Specialties

  • Addictions
  • ADHD
  • Anger management
  • Bipolar disorder
  • Co-Occurring Disorders
  • Compassion fatigue
  • Coping with life changes
  • Depression
  • Family conflicts
  • Grief
  • Intimacy-related issues
  • LGBT
  • Parenting issues
  • Relationship issues
  • Self esteem
  • Sex Addiction
  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma and abuse

Conditions Treated

  • Addiction & Substance Abuse
  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Avoidant Personality
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Blended Families
  • Caregiver Stress
  • Codependency
  • Commitment Issues
  • Communication Problems
  • Coping Skills
  • Depression
  • Dissociation
  • Divorce & Separation
  • Domestic Violence
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Family Conflict
  • Family of Origin Issues
  • Gambling
  • Gender Dysphoria
  • Grief & Loss
  • Guilt & Shame
  • Impulsivity
  • Isolation & Loneliness
  • Life Coaching
  • Life Transitions
  • Mood Disorders
  • Multicultural Concerns
  • OCD
  • Panic Attacks
  • Paranoia
  • Parenting
  • Phobias
  • Polyamory & Non-Monogamy
  • Prejudice & Discrimination
  • Relationship Issues
  • School Issues
  • Self Esteem
  • Self Harm
  • Sex Addiction
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Sexual Health
  • Sexuality & Sexual Identity
  • Social Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Trichotillomania

Treatment Options

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Existential Therapy
  • Gottman Couples Therapy
  • Internal Family Systems
  • Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)
  • Trauma Focused
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