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Diane Tolentino Smith

Therapist
7 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I offer a space where rigorous thinking and genuine connection work together. I draw on psychoeducation and clinical reasoning to help adults make sense of complex patterns in their relationships, identities, and the systems that shape daily life. I see clients remotely throughout California and Nevada, with one goal: moving you from insight to sustainable progress.

My approach to therapy

My approach is collaborative and grounded. I work with adults to build a clear understanding of what is driving their experience, not just the symptoms, but the patterns, relationships, and broader context behind them. My style is direct and engaged, but there is also room for humor in this work.

What you can expect from me

The first session is really about meeting each other. I take time to understand who you are, what you are seeking, and what you are hoping to get out of this work. It is a two-way conversation, you are also getting a feel for whether my approach is the right fit for you.

About me

  • I identify as
    Asian, Woman
  • My style is
    Warm, Energetic, Direct

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    7 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at California State University, Northridge
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Nevada), LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Cultural & ethnic issues, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Bipolar disorder, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Identity issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Trauma Focused CBT, Strength-Based, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy, Attachment Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults, Adolescents
  • Languages
    English, Tagalog