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Aline Smith

Therapist
39 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

I bring over 35 years of experience supporting individuals and families through some of life’s most difficult challenges, including trauma, anxiety, relationship stress, and major life transitions. My goal is to create a space where you feel safe, understood, and supported—without judgment.

I work with adults, couples, and families, and I’m especially passionate about helping people heal from trauma, rebuild confidence, and develop healthier ways of coping and connecting. I offer therapy in both English and Spanish.

My approach to therapy

My approach is flexible and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based methods like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and person-centered therapy, but I don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all model.

In our work together, we’ll focus on understanding your experiences, identifying patterns that may be holding you back, and building practical tools to help you move forward. Whether we’re working through past trauma, managing anger, or improving relationships, I aim to meet you where you are and support you at your pace.

What you can expect from me

Your first session is about getting to know you—your story, your goals, and what brought you to therapy. You don’t need to have everything figured out. I’ll guide the conversation in a way that feels comfortable and collaborative.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer sense of how I work and what our time together could look like, as well as some initial steps toward your goals.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    39 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Dominguez Hills
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Stress management, Anger management, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Bowen Family Systems, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Behavioral, Structural Family, Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Relational, Trauma Focused CBT
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English