Peter Smick, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

About Peter Smick

Focus areas

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Coping Mechanism Development

Emotional Disturbance

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

Depression

Relationship Struggles

Codependency

Dissociative Disorder

Clientele seen

Teenagers (13-17)

Individuals

Young adults (18-24)

Adults (25-64)

Treatment approaches

Attachment-based

EMDR

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Family Systems

Dialectical (DBT)

Humanistic

Identity

Gender

Male

Faith

Christian

Ethnicity

White

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Peter Smick

Hi there, I'm Peter! My name is Peter Smick, and I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with a Master’s in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. I specialize in depression, anxiety, and relational trauma. Through my integrative approach, I will assist you in discovering your own path to inner peace and forging healthier relationships. My approach My integrative approach combines Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT); Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR); Internal Family Systems (IFS); and Attachment-Based Trauma Therapy. Healing begins with establishing a safe space and a relationship grounded in trust and collaboration. This allows for compassionate attachment repair; tending to soul wounds; re-establishing Self with attention to the inner child; coping skills that emphasize mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotional regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, acceptance, and change; and an emphasis on self-discovery and self-acceptance. My focus I work with adults and adolescents who seek healing from inner wounding, often due to complex and developmental traumas, relational conflict, bullying, and more. My communication style I am insight-oriented, collaborative, person-centered, and relational in my approach. My journey to mental healthcare I worked in entertainment for many years, and the impact of social media on that industry at large and on the human brain specifically was eye-opening to me. There is a lot of relational damage waged in the digital space (cyberbullying) and at the same time, it is a popular destination for its promise of connection. I am pursuing this path to help clients find true connections, with self and others. My goals for you I meet clients where they are at and collaborate in setting goals. My first session with you Getting acquainted, understanding a bit of the client's history and presenting struggles, and establishing rapport.

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Popular visit reasons

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Stress Management

Therapy

Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Childhood Trauma

Depression

Mood Swings

Education and background

Practice names

Rula Health - L.A. West

Education and training

Pepperdine University, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1467283507

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What practice does Peter Smick work with?

Peter Smick works with Rula Health - L.A. West.

What are common reasons for patients to see Peter Smick?

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