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Welcome! I am a licensed clinical psychologist with more than 10 years of experience working with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. As your psychotherapist, I will work with you to increase your understanding of self, others, and relationships. I will help you to increase your skills for coping with past traumas, present challenges, and future worries. Through compassion and validation, I will strive to reduce your distress and increase your hopefulness about the future. I am committed to understanding you as an complex, whole person with a personal experience and story. Whether you are joining psychotherapy for the first time, returning to treatment, coming alone, or with others, I am ready to meet you where you are in your treatment journey. So, lets get started!
Professional experience
11yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesADHD
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Chronic Pain Illness and Disability, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Guilt and Shame, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Life Purpose, Men's Issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Workplace Issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Stephen Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
He's been amazing and has helped me alot along the way.
Written on Aug 28, 2023 after therapy with Stephen for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and adhd
He's great!
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning family conflicts, grief, eating disorders, career difficulties, and adhd
My experience with Dr. Smith has been absolutely life changing. I starting seeing him for video sessions at a time when I wasn't doing well with my anxiety. Within a few sessions I saw very serious improvements in the way I deciphered my thoughts and emotions. Really appreciate what he has done to help me manage my mental health.
Written on Nov 13, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
The short time I'm with Dr. Smith helped me already a lot. He listens carefully and if he doesn't understand something he gently asks to explain it differently or again etc. I feel very good with him and have big faith that he can support me to work through my challenges
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I have found Dr Smith approachable and easy to talk to. He is a good communicator with good listening skills.
Written on Sep 30, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Dr.Smith has been a very supportive and a kind listener. I have started to feel much better after just a couple of sessions with him.
Written on Sep 29, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Its helpful
Written on Sep 26, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, eating disorders, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Smith has a warm, quiet, and knowledgeable way about him. He listens, naturally, without intersecting his own biases. I personally dont take well to advice, but he guided me to where I need to go without a fuss- I didn't even notice it. He helped me out of a tough time by subtly letting me see my situation clearly. He did so without making any assumptions or inserting his opinion. He's great!
Written on Aug 16, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and adhd
The platform has some technical issues.
Written on Jul 16, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Smith is one of the most engaging therapists I’ve ever had. He listens compassionately, inquires often and isn’t afraid to point out self-destructive behaviour. His knowledge is invaluable and I would highly recommend him to anyone!
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Dr. Smith is thoughtful and engaged. He listens intently and then explores ideas/solutions/avenues that leave room for the patient to populate with their own perspective and style. I greatly appreciate his feedback and insights and look forward to working with him in the future. Thank you, Stephen!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
He is very understanding, actively listens to everything you say. He proactively responds to any messages or worksheets that are sent throughout the week. He’s easy to talk to, supportive, and very respectful and kind.
Written on Apr 21, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Extremely effective, compassionate and professional. Would recommend highly.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
I’ve been meeting with Dr. Smith for about a month and his insight has been very helpful—great listening skills, good pace in the dialogue and good insight on how to help me where I’m feeling stuck in life. I would indeed recommend him to others on this platform! I’ve found it very convenient and easy to schedule, journal, and share notes with him when I want to in preparation for my next sessions.
Written on Jan 05, 2022 after therapy with Stephen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Dr Snith seems like a really good doctor. He did listen to me and did offer feedback. I would recommend him.
Written on Oct 07, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Dr Smith is the first therapist I’ve had that actually listens AND gives useful feedback. He’s kind, empathetic, and is someone anyone would be grateful to have in their lives.
Written on Oct 06, 2021 after therapy with Stephen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
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