Dr. Christine Smith Psy.D.

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Psychologist and Owner at Lightlist Psychological Services Inc.

Psychologist in Acton, MA

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

I provide psychotherapy for older adolescents (15+), adults, older adults, college students, professionals, military-affiliated individuals, families, and couples. Issues I most commonly treat include anxiety, depression, eating disorders, body image issues, grief, PTSD, job-related stress, and relationship problems.

My Background and Approach

Therapy approach: My strength as a psychologist is to deeply attend to each client's emotions, thoughts, and life context. My clients and I work together to create a judgment-free and safe space. In my practice of therapy, I effectively balance exploratory and supportive therapy with the latest research and evidence-based interventions. Background: In addition to providing therapy in my private practice, I teach psychology as an adjunct professor at Boston University and William James College. I also completed my fellowship at McLean Hospital and held a clinical appointment at Harvard Medical School in the Department of Psychiatry. My APA-accredited internship was completed at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Humanistic Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Anger Management Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Existential Therapy
  • Family Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Body Image Issues Depression

Other Issues

  • Anger Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Eating Disorders
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Self-Esteem
  • Teen Issues
  • Veterans/Military Service
  • Women's Issues

Qualifications

License
Psy.D., State of Massachusetts · #11694
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
11 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
In-person & Telehealth
Both available

Location

Primary Location

179 Great Road
Ste 102
Acton, MA 01720
351-333-7177

Access & Transport

  • Gender-neutral bathrooms
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At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice

Info

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179 Great Road
Ste 102
Acton, MA 01720

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