Jennifer Smith, LMFT 146396, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist  in California

Jennifer Smith LMFT 146396

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

I support couples and individuals with relationship issues, attachment anxiety, and trauma to create healthier, more secure relationships.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in California

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

My clients have often who has reached a point where they’re tired of repeating the same cycles in their relationships—whether those patterns show up in their romantic partnership, in their family dynamics, or in the way they relate to themselves. They may struggle with anxious thoughts, people-pleasing, perfectionism, or a chronic sense of not being enough. They’re ready to explore patterns, improve communication, and build more secure, connected relationships.

My Background and Approach

I have advanced training in Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, a powerful approach that helps partners understand the emotions and unmet needs driving their cycles of conflict. My background in working with relationship issues, anxiety, and intergenerational trauma allows me to support clients in uncovering the patterns that keep them feeling stuck. I help couples and individuals create safer, more connected relationships by exploring the deeper emotional experiences that shape how they communicate and respond to each other. With a warm, grounded, and collaborative style, I offer a space where clients feel understood and empowered to make meaningful shifts. Whether you’re working through recurring arguments, emotional distance, or the weight of past experiences, my goal is to help you build clarity, trust, and the kind of connection that feels secure and supportive.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

My work as a therapist is shaped by the belief that every person’s story is influenced by the world around them. With a background in sociology, I understand how different parts of someone’s identity—like race, gender, class, sexuality, or ability—can overlap and affect how they experience stress, relationships, and mental health. This helps me look beyond symptoms and explore how larger systems, expectations, or barriers may be impacting a client’s well-being. In therapy, my goal is to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel understood in the full context of their lives. I never push my personal beliefs onto anyone. Instead, I practice cultural humility, meaning I stay curious, open, and respectful of each client’s unique background and perspective. I see clients as the experts on their own experiences, and I work collaboratively to help them make sense of what they’re going through, build on their strengths, and move toward the changes that matter most to them.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Attachment Theory Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) Humanistic Therapy

Issues I Treat

Other Issues

  • Aging Concerns
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Grief or Loss
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LMFT 146396, State of California · #146396
Years in practice
6 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 275/session

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