What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“Rachel is the best therapist I’ve ever encountered. She has helped me work through past things I didn’t know were still affecting how I’m processing my day to day struggles. She is a great listener, offers tangible suggestions, and is judgement free. I would recommend her time and time again.”
More than 1 year ago
About Rachel Smith
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Work-Related Counseling
Anxiety
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Emotional Disturbance
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Christian Counseling
Gestalt
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Person-Centered
Family Systems
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Rachel Smith
Hello! My name is Rachel Smith, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I hold a Master’s in Counseling Psychology from Simpson University. My approach to therapy is very client-focused. I want you to feel comfortable sharing anything and everything with me, but I also recognize that trust is built over time. I want you to feel truly heard while working to incorporate practical solutions and techniques into your daily life.
My approach
My goal is to walk alongside you and offer a perspective that helps you process, grow, and make changes aligned with your personal goals. This is YOUR time, not mine. I incorporate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques with client-centered approaches.
My focus
While I’ve worked with all ages, my primary clients are ages 15-45, addressing anxiety, depression, major life transitions, perinatal processing (pre- and post-pregnancy), and ADHD management.
My communication style
Trust is important when working with me as your therapist—sometimes it develops in the first session, other times it takes multiple sessions; both are perfectly fine. Sessions can be structured with skill-building or focused on verbal processing, depending on what you’re seeking. I want you to feel comfortable being honest with me, as therapy won’t be optimized until that trust and honesty are established.
My journey to therapy
I became a therapist because I love people’s stories. I enjoy being an ear that slows down and truly listens in a fast-paced world. Life can be easy, hard, or downright overwhelming, and I want to help others through all those seasons, just as others have helped me.
My goals for you
Goals give us direction and a sense of accomplishment when completed. They are an important part of the process but should be collaboratively created between client and therapist and adjusted as needed.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Parenting Counseling
Postpartum Depression
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Simpson University, Master's in Counseling Psychology
NPI number
1891168985
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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Rachel is the best therapist I’ve ever encountered. She has helped me work through past things I didn’t know were still affecting how I’m processing my day to day struggles. She is a great listener, offers tangible suggestions, and is judgement free. I would recommend her time and time again.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
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What practice does Rachel Smith work with?
Rachel Smith works with Rula Health - L.A. South.
What are common reasons for patients to see Rachel Smith?
Rachel 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 Rachel Smith on their profile.
What languages does Rachel Smith speak?
Rachel Smith speaks English.