Shirley Smith, LMFT, CA | Psychotherapist

What patients are saying

Overall rating

4.38

About Shirley Smith

Focus areas

Anxiety

Insomnia

Stress

Depression

Life Transition

Women's Issues Therapy

Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy

Racism Issues

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)

Individuals

Adults (25-64)

Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Strength-Based

Emotionally Focused

Psychodynamic

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Asian

Languages spoken

Chinese (Cantonese), English

Getting to know Shirley Smith

Therapy is all about self-acceptance and rediscovering yourself. In therapy with me, I will learn about you as you are your own self expert, you know yourself best. From there, we learn what has been working and not working for you. The relationship we build in therapy is essential to the effectiveness in your treatment. I use a holistic approach, which incorporates rational emotive behavioral, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, client centered, psychodynamic, and family systems therapy. I also have experience in multicultural and biracial issues. I provide feedback, insights, tools, coping mechanisms, and sometimes homework to assist you on this journey to have a happier, balanced, and fulfilled life. I'm a therapist with Octave and Evernorth Behavioral Care Group. Octave is a mental health practice providing high-quality care covered by multiple insurances. Evernorth Behavioral Care Group is a behavioral health provider group in-network with Cigna Healthcare and Evernorth Behavioral Health. For my availability, please see my calendar and book an appointment with me via ZocDoc.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit

Sleep Problems

Young Adult Issues

Anxiety Disorder

Depression

New Patient Visit

Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD)

Education and background

Practice names

Octave

Education and training

Chicago School, Master's in Clinical Psychology

NPI number

1891312237

Patient reviews

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Overall rating

4.38

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Frequently asked questions

How soon can I make an appointment with Shirley Smith?

Generally, Shirley Smith has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Shirley Smith's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.

Is Shirley Smith accepting new patients?

Shirley Smith generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Shirley Smith's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.

Does Shirley Smith accept my insurance?

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Can I make an appointment with Shirley Smith online?

Yes, you can make an appointment online with Shirley Smith using Zocdoc. It’s simple, secure, and free.

What practice does Shirley Smith work with?

Shirley Smith works with Octave.

What are common reasons for patients to see Shirley Smith?

Shirley Smith frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Shirley Smith on their profile.