LMFT

Dr. Lance Smith, LMFT

Therapist in California

Lance is a LMFT therapist in California.

25+ years of experience
Focus areas include Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues
Approaches include Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy

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About Lance

Dr. Lance Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with more than 25 years of clinical experience supporting youth, individuals, couples, and families. He has worked with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, family conflict, parenting challenges, autism spectrum disorder, anger management, and ADHD, and has provided both premarital and marital counseling. His background spans work with complex family systems as well as one-on-one care for mood and behavioral concerns.

Known for a thoughtful and compassionate approach, Dr. Smith seeks to create a therapeutic space where clients feel valued and respected so they can address the issues that brought them to therapy. He adapts his work to each person's goals and may draw from cognitive-behavioral, person-centered, solution-focused, experiential, narrative, or family systems methods to form a tailored plan. That flexibility allows him to meet the needs of individuals, couples, and families at different stages and with different challenges.

Dr. Smith is licensed to practice as a marital and family therapist and brings an emphasis on practical strategies alongside deeper relational and experiential work. He is committed to helping clients make progress toward their goals and looks forward to partnering with those seeking change and growth.

Therapeutic Approaches for Effective Online Care

Dr. Lance Smith integrates several established approaches to tailor online therapy to each client's needs. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of connection and helps people understand how past relationships shape current emotions and reactions - it can be useful for intimacy, abandonment, and attachment concerns. Client-Centered Therapy, also called person-centered therapy, emphasizes empathy and respect, creating space for clients to lead sessions and explore their values, identity, and goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) works on identifying and shifting unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and is often applied to anxiety, depression, stress, and coping skills.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Dr. Smith works with clients to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then combines methods as needed to create a practical plan that fits each person or couple.

Online therapy with Dr. Smith offers practical flexibility - sessions can occur by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals from home or another convenient location while maintaining continuity of care across life changes and busy routines.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Lance Smith have?

Dr. Lance Smith has 25 years of experience working with youth, individuals, couples, and families.

Is Dr. Lance Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Lance Smith holds the credential LMFT, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. License details: CA LMFT 158469, OK LMFT 10117.

In which languages does Dr. Lance Smith provide therapy?

Dr. Lance Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Lance Smith located?

Dr. Lance Smith is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Lance Smith as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dr. Lance Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Lance Smith work with international clients?

Dr. Lance Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Lance Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire to help match with a therapist. Depending on availability, clients can then schedule a first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.