I am licensed in Arizona and Utah with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
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UT LCSW 263953-3501
AZ LCSW LCSW-20564
Reviews
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I’ve been seeing Shirley for over 1.5 years. She has helped me through some MAJOR rough times. She has helped me figure out how to handle situations in the most positive way possible and heal at the same time. I don’t think I would be as mentally healthy without her help. If you want someone that you can trust and be empathetic but at the same time will work with you to make healthy decisions and boundaries have Shirley as your counselor.
Written on Nov 19, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shirley has given me great advice and support!
Written on Oct 28, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes
Shirley is great
Written on Oct 07, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and anger management
Wonderful therapist. Truly grateful for her support and guidance.
Written on Jul 09, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Shirley is very supportive and kind.
Written on May 12, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
So far I feel comfortable with my therapist, I haven’t had enough appointments to say more yet.
Written on Mar 20, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I've been working with Shirley Smith and she's helped tremendously. She's helped me think through some old wounds, approach really awkward problems, and feel more like *me.* I'm lucky to have been paired with her.
Written on Mar 17, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
She is just wonderful!
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 11 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and anger management
So warm and kind, very empathic
Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shirley comes up with unique ways to communicate reasonings and causes of hard situations to help understand the cause of some issues. She has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I leave my sessions with a great feeling of things I can focus on in my day to day to help better myself
Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve never been to therapy before so I was hesitant at first but, Shirley is patient and easy to work with. She’s made it so much easier for me to do a lot of things.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
I have been speaking with Shirley for over a year. I feel she has helped me tremendously.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
I have thought about my situation in a solution focused way and with a kinder perspective than what I was able to derive on my own - very grateful for Shirley!
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shirley has been a wonderful therapist who truly understands what she is doing. Her advice, ability to listen, share her thoughts have been very helpful to me in a difficult season. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 10 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Shirley has been absolutely wonderful! I signed up for therapy because I was leaving my second long term abusive relationship. She has been so incredibly kind and has offered great insight and ways to help manage my anxiety. She has provided me with a safe space to discuss my feelings and past traumas. She makes me feel heard and truly cares about her patients. I really can't say enough good things about Shirley. She has really helped me through this entire process and I am very greatful for her help.
Written on May 30, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
I highly recommend Shirley. She is a great listeners and provide support and offers suggestion and provides feedback.
Written on May 20, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Such an amazing person! So grateful we were matched together!
Written on Mar 05, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Always feel heard and understood! Thank you!
Written on Jan 30, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, and adhd
Shirley is very kind and well-spoken. It is clear she has a wide range of understanding when it comes to mental health. She has already helped me identify some of the sources of my anxiety. Shirley, I believe, will truly help me find the tools I need to manage my anxiety.
Written on Jan 22, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Shirley has a way to help me speak out and she makes it feel so easy to express myself. I never thought therapy could be so smooth and agreeable.
Written on Jan 09, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Shirley helped tremendously so far.
Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
Shirley is a wonderful listener and provides insightful feedback to strengthen your mental health.
Written on Sep 06, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Shirley has been great at supportively listening to my thoughts and concerns and has given me some tools to change my unwanted behaviors. I'm very happy we got matched.
Written on Jul 07, 2023 after therapy with Shirley for 1 month on issues concerning depression, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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