Lindsey Smith, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

“I enjoy my time with my Therapist. She listens and responds with thoughtful, meaningful comments and suggestions to help me. I had doubts about starting therapy at first but after a handful of sessions, I am feeling better about my choice. Thank you Lindsey, thank you PATH.”

More than 1 year ago

About Lindsey Smith

Focus areas

Anger Management

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Stress

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Mental Health Problem

Worry

Couples Therapy

Relationship Counseling

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Couples

Adults (25-64)

Families

Individuals

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Attachment-based

Dialectical (DBT)

Christian Counseling

Eclectic

Identity

Gender

Female

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Lindsey Smith

Hello! My Name is Lindsey Smith and I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I’m married to a US Army Veteran and we have 3 senior rescue dogs. I graduated with my BA in Psychology from the University of California Santa Barbara in 2011 and with my MS of Psychology from California State Polytechnic University San Luis Obispo in 2015 as the Valedictorian. During my 3,000 hours as an intern I trained in trauma, personality disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and worked with veterans and incarcerated populations. I have specialties in substance use counseling, military trauma, depression and anxiety, and couples counseling. Once licensed, I was the lead clinician of the Adult Drug Court program in SLO County CA, which was an 18 month intensive outpatient program with a multidisciplinary team. I use a holistic and systemic approach to therapy, utilizing client strengths to help change and heal. I tend to be eclectic in therapy modality, utilizing whatever approach fits best for the individual or family I’m working with. True healing and growth can be achieved through therapy with hard work, commitment to change, and a good therapeutic rapport. Spirituality has been at the heart of my personal journey and if that is something you’d like to incorporate in your journey, I am more than happy to do so with you.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Divorce Counseling

Pre-Move In Couples Counseling

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Depression

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

Divorce Counseling

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. East

Education and training

California State Polytechnic University, San Luis Obispo, Master's in Psychology
University of California, Santa Barbara (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1366891194

Patient reviews

All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.

Overall rating

5.00

Wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

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4 reviews

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I enjoy my time with my Therapist. She listens and responds with thoughtful, meaningful comments and suggestions to help me. I had doubts about starting therapy at first but after a handful of sessions, I am feeling better about my choice. Thank you Lindsey, thank you PATH.

More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner

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What practice does Lindsey Smith work with?

Lindsey Smith works with Rula Health - L.A. East.

What are common reasons for patients to see Lindsey Smith?

Lindsey Smith frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Lindsey Smith on their profile.

What languages does Lindsey Smith speak?

Lindsey Smith speaks English.

How do patients rate Lindsey Smith in reviews?

4 patients have reviewed Lindsey Smith. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.