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I have over 30 years of experience in trauma-informed care and trauma-specific interventions. I am also a published author and sought-after trainer in trauma with an expertise in trauma's impact on the brain and body.
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Dr. Stefanie Smith
Psychologist
24 years of experience
- Virtual
- Grief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
- Individual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
My approach to therapy
My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, empathy, and a deep understanding of how trauma affects every aspect of a person’s life. I like to combine my expertise in trauma with your expertise in your life.
What you can expect from me
In our first session I like to get a sense of what you are looking for in therapy, what has worked fro you and what hasn't, all to create a treatment plan that is individually tailored to your why.
About me
- I identify asCaucasian, Cisgender Woman
- My style isCreative, Warm, Affirming
Qualification and insurance
- Years of experience24 years of experience
- TrainingPhD (Doctor of Philosophy) at University of Connecticut, MEd (Master of Education) at Stanford University
- License typeCP (Clinical Psychologist) (California)
- Licensed in
- Insurance acceptedAetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Carelon Behavioral Health
Care details
- Top specialtiesGrief or loss, Trauma, PTSD
- More specialtiesAnxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Anger management
- Therapy methodsAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Strength-Based, Motivational Interviewing, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Somatic, Seeking Safety, Narrative Therapy, Relational, Psychodynamic, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Humanistic, Play
- Care typesIndividual therapy, Child or adolescent therapy
- Ages servedChildren, Adolescents, Adults
- LanguagesEnglish