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Lindsay Smith, LMFT
Stress, Anxiety
Relationships
Trauma, Abuse
Depression
Compassion fatigue
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About me
I am a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and have been practicing in the State of Georgia since 2014. I have a Masters of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy and a post-Masters certification in Primary Care Behavioral Health. I'm also certified in Trauma - Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and am trained in Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention. I've worked with children, adolescents, adults, and couples in mental health clinics, schools and have experience both public and private medical practices. I worked for several years in endocrinology and chronic pain management helping adults manage the effects of chronic illness on their lives and relationships. I've also served as the Clinical Director of a Children's Advocacy Center and worked with families dealing with trauma, depression, anxiety, PTSD, and relational problems.
My passion is helping people build and live the lives they've always wanted. Lack of satisfaction in our daily lives and relationships can leave us feeling down, worried, or alone. That's not how life should be! As a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, I offer a systemic, relational approach to both problems and solutions. I work collaboratively with my clients and believe my clients are the experts of their lives and circumstances. Sometimes people get caught in unhealthy cycles and patterns of behavior and just need a different perspective to help them break these cycles. Other times, people and families attempt to implement changes, but these changes are unsuccessful and leave them feeling discouraged and alone. By engaging in meaningful conversations and dialogue, we're able to create lasting change that results in an improved quality of life, as well as deeper, more connected relationships.
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Relationships
Trauma, Abuse
Depression
Compassion fatigue
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
GA LMFT MFT001516
Reviews
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I've never connected with a therapist as well as I've connected with Lindsay. She really understands me and offers help in a way that makes sense and really feels like I'm talking with a friend.
Written on Jan 07, 2023 after therapy with Lindsay for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Lindsey is AMAZING. Best therapist in the world! She is attentive, understanding, thinks outside the box, challenges you, and makes you better! Everything you need in a therapist :)
Written on Jan 28, 2022 after therapy with Lindsay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Lindsay is one of the best therapists I've seen! She really takes time with the issues that I bring to her & even remembers things I forgot I told her! I told her exactly what I wanted out of therapy & she is nothing like the typical therapist where you just sit there & rant and get the annoying "So how does that make you feel?" response. She actually gives you a genuine repose & concern! She really takes the time to pick apart past trauma & even mental health issues! I've genuinely enjoyed my time with her & look forward to making even more progress with her!
Written on Dec 20, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
10/10 experience
Written on Dec 14, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and grief
So far this been an overwhelmingly positive experience. And Lindsay is so personable and her passion for her job shines through. I have already moved forward quicker than I thought I would.
Written on Sep 30, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I was one of those people who were super skeptical when it came to therapy. I didn't want to pay for something that I could "just talk to my friends about or read some books" but I couldn't have been more wrong. Lindsay has been indescribable in my few months of sessions so far. She listens, she laughs, she cries and she feels WITH you. She makes you feel like you're literally talking to your best friend and it has become one of my favorite things to look forward to each week. You can totally tell that she was made to do what she is doing and I am so SO glad that our paths have crossed. She is the kind of person who will go out of her way to make sure that you are understood and you are cared for and to me that just makes the difference. Sure, it's her job, but this is more than that to her and it is so evident. Therapy isn't about sitting down and your therapist giving you all of the answers and making your life 1000% better. Like anything, it takes work and it takes work on BOTH sides. If you're just looking for her to do all of the work, you're not going to get far. It's part of the journey and you'd make the best decision to select her to go on that journey with her. :)
Written on Sep 15, 2021 after therapy with Lindsay for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes