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Shirley SmithLMFT

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Clients report a lasting relationship

Nice to meet you

Therapy is all about self-acceptance and rediscovering yourself, and I work in multicultural and biracial issues. 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 of your treatment. I use a holistic approach, which incorporates rational emotive behavioral, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, client-centered, psychodynamic, and family systems therapy. I provide feedback, insights, tools, coping mechanisms, and sometimes homework to assist you on this journey to have a happier, balanced, and fulfilled life.

About Shirley

Location

Virtual, California

Insurance Accepted

Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Aetna, Health Net/MHN, Cigna/Evernorth, Blue Shield of California, Out of state BlueCard PPO

Communication Style

Affirming, Calming, Direct, Holistic, Warm

Focus areas

Anxiety, Burnout, Cultural Issues/Racial Stress, Depression, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Sleep, Stress, Women's Issues

Experienced with

Asian / Pacific Islander community, Parents

Years of Experience

6+

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I provide feedback, insights, tools, coping mechanisms, and sometimes homework to assist you on this journey to have a happier, balanced, and fulfilled life.

License number

#113518

Approaches

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Psychodynamic
  • Strengths-based

Languages Spoken

English, Cantonese

Education

BA - Psychology, University of California Berkeley MA - Clinical Psychology, Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Interests

I enjoy spending time with family and friends. I like walking and observing things around me. I like watching shows.