About Kristin Smith, LMFT

Kristin became a therapist after understanding the unique needs of her now adult children. She treats adults for anxiety, depression, marital/relationship issues, divorces, life transitions, sexuality issues, parenting, and anger management. Kristin helps her patients better utilize their innate strengths, develop new skills, and invite new perspectives to create change. She uses family systems (because no one grows up in a vacuum), cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, person-centered therapy, and Gottman and mindfulness practices. Kristin lived and traveled throughout Asia and still loves to travel. Her educational background and personal life experience gives her a unique multi-cultural and worldly perspective.

Education & Certifications

Master of Arts in Psychology, Marriage & Family Therapy (M.A.) Phillips Graduate University

Master of Arts in Asian Studies (M.A.) California State University, Long Beach

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, International Relations (B.A.) California State University, Santa Barbara

Conditions Treated

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder
Anxiety / Panic Disorders
Phobias
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Technique
Depressive Disorders
Adjustment Disorder (major life change, grief, divorce)
Developmental / Intellectual Disorders - Includes Autism Spectrum Disorders and Learning Disorders
Bipolar Disorders
Feeding & Eating Disorders
Obsessive Complusive Disorder
Family Therapy
LGBTQI+ Related Needs
Couples / Relationship / Marital Counseling
Sexual Functioning
Pregnancy / Post-Partum Conditions
PTSD / Trauma and Stress Related Disorders