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Emily Smith

Therapist(she/her)
9 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Do you struggle with motivation and focus troubles that affects more than just your ability to get your homework done? Do you feel overwhelmed by basic tasks that you can’t seem to get started? Do you ever wonder that life could be

better, your mind a little quieter? Now more than ever, young adults, are feeling overwhelmed with the life presented to them, with ADHD diagnosis becoming more frequent.

I believe you can find the motivation to get control of your life again. I work primarily with young adults with ADHD and we can work on your goals together. We will start with learning how your struggles manifest uniquely in your life.I then help you by offering behavioral change tools while also working on the deeper ‘why’ that brings you to treatment. I strive to offer a safe, nonjudgmental, and open place, so you can get the help you need.

I offer free 15 minute consultation to talk more about your specific situation - please reach out, I can’t wait to talk to you.

My approach to therapy

​I approach therapy from a humanistic/person centered place, coming from a place of Unconditional Positive Regard. We will collaboratively create a plan to work towards your goals, giving you the autonomy you need over your sessions. When we are struggling, we need a place to show up in all versions of ourselves without judgement, and I strive to create that environment to help your healing

What you can expect from me

Our first session will be spent collecting background information to provide context to why you are coming to therapy. During this intake, I will follow your lead with disclosures, making sure you are comfortable as you share about your life. We will make sure we end session with goals and direction for our time together.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Pacific Islander, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Solution Oriented, Open Minded, Empowering

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    9 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at Pepperdine University
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California), LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (Connecticut)
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Stress management, Women's issues, Identity issues
  • More specialties
    Family issues, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Humanistic, Strength-Based
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults
  • Languages
    English