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Dr. Lance Smith, LMFT

Experienced marriage and family therapist
  • 25 years experience
  • Couples and families
  • Attachment and trauma work

About Dr. Lance Smith

Dr. Lance Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who brings more than 25 years of clinical experience to work with youth, individuals, couples, and families. He has supported people facing depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting challenges, autism spectrum presentations, anger management concerns, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. He has also worked with couples seeking premarital and marital counseling.

Colleagues and clients alike note his thoughtful and compassionate approach. He aims to establish an environment in which clients feel valued, respected, and comfortable enough to explore the issues that brought them to therapy. Treatment plans are shaped by each person or family's goals, and his work often blends cognitive-behavioral techniques, person-centered principles, solution-focused strategies, experiential and narrative methods, and family systems perspectives to fit the needs of those he sees.

Dr. Smith emphasizes practical, goal-oriented collaboration designed to help clients make progress in the areas that matter most to them, and he communicates a clear commitment to supporting people as they work toward those goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also Specializes In

AddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Gottman Method Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Dr. Lance Smith have?

Dr. Lance Smith has 25 years of experience, working with youth, individuals, couples, and families across a range of concerns.

Is Dr. Lance Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details include CA LMFT 158469 and OK LMFT 10117.

In which languages does Dr. Lance Smith provide therapy?

He provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Lance Smith located?

He is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Lance Smith as my therapist?

Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. Availability may vary, and specifics about scheduling depend on the therapist's current openings.

Does Dr. Lance Smith work with international clients?

No. Dr. Lance Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Lance Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match clients with a therapist. Depending on availability, it is then possible to schedule a first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Could Remote Therapy Be a Good Fit?

Many people wonder whether remote therapy can make a meaningful difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparable in effectiveness to traditional in-person sessions.

One major benefit is flexibility. Clients can connect with licensed professionals in the way that suits them best - by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging - which can make it easier to integrate therapy into a busy schedule.

Licensed professionals and therapists offer a range of approaches online, and clients have the option to switch providers if they would like a different fit. This adaptability often helps people find an approach and schedule that work for their needs.

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