- 25 years experience
- LMFT in California
- Practical coping steps
About Lance
Dr. Lance Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of practice. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, relationship strain, and grief. He aims to make conversations straightforward and understandable for people who feel overwhelmed.
He listens with care and encourages clients to talk about what matters most to them. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than jargon. Dr. Smith draws on approaches that match each person's goals and comfort level.
In his work he often blends cognitive-behavioral ideas with client-centered listening. He also uses attachment-based insights to look at how relationships shape stress and coping. Solution-focused methods are used to set achievable next steps and measure progress.
Across 25 years he has worked with a range of concerns including addictions, trauma and abuse, ADHD, bipolar mood concerns, and family problems. He also supports people dealing with caregiver stress, blended family challenges, and end-of-life issues.
Dr. Smith holds an LMFT and practices in California. He emphasizes collaboration and practical tools that fit into everyday life. He invites people to start from where they are and move toward clearer patterns of thinking and relating.
How his approaches guide online work
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape stress and coping. It helps people understand patterns that affect closeness and safety in relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety and panic symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, using active listening and reflection to help individuals find their own solutions.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, what has helped before, and what feels doable. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let people try different ways of working and then adapt what isn’t helpful. Licensed professionals will aim to match methods to the client’s needs and daily life rather than promising a fixed outcome.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Utah, California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, panic disorder and panic attacks, depression, relationship and family problems, and related issues such as grief, addictions, and trauma.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He keeps sessions straightforward and practical, combining listening with concrete steps. The aim is to talk through problems and set small, achievable goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and family-related concerns across a wide range of issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT and practices in California. The initials mean Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.