Laurence Smith

Laurence Smith accepts Health Net, Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Prime Health, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross of CA, and Out-of-State BlueCard PPO. Octave clients pay an average of $28 per session through insurance, and more than 95% pay less than $45 per session. Your exact cost depends on your plan’s copay or deductible. You can use the cost estimator to see what you would pay before your first session. If you would rather pay out of pocket, self-pay sessions in California are estimated at $205-250 per session.

Laurence Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Laurence is licensed to practice in California, so clients located in California can book sessions. Laurence’s California license number is LCSW82923, and you can look it up through the state licensing board. Octave verifies every therapist’s license before they begin seeing clients, and licenses are kept current as a condition of practicing with Octave.

Laurence Smith has been practicing therapy for 8 years. Laurence’s education and training include MSW - Social Work, San Jose State University. Over that time, Laurence has worked closely with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students.

Laurence Smith works with Parents, Neurodivergence, Blended families, and Students and specializes in ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Burnout, Depression, Divorce, Life Transitions, Men's Issues, Relationship Concerns, Sleep, and Workplace Stress. These are the areas where Laurence spends most of their clinical time. If the concern you want help with isn’t listed here, a Care Navigator can tell you whether Laurence is a good fit or match you with another Octave therapist who specializes in it.

Laurence Smith draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused. In sessions, Laurence’s style is affirming, creative, holistic, and solution-oriented. In Laurence’s words: “I support clients in cultivating self-compassion, refusing to be defined by setbacks, and taking meaningful action aligned with their values and purpose.”

Laurence Smith (he/him) offers therapy in English. Laurence identifies as White.

Laurence Smith offers online sessions over secure video as well as in-person sessions at 13620 Lincoln Way in Auburn. Laurence is licensed in California, and you need to be located in that state at the time of each session. All you need is a device with a camera and a stable internet connection.

Your first session with Laurence Smith is a chance to talk through what brought you to therapy and what you want to work on. Laurence will ask about your background, your current concerns, and your goals, and together you will start shaping a plan for your sessions. It is also a chance to see whether Laurence’s style feels like a good fit for you. After their first session, 9 in 10 Octave clients say their therapy experience has been good or better.

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