Tori Smith LCSW

(She/Her)

Accepting Clients

Anxious, burned out, and always "on"? I help high achievers calm their overthinking by working with both mind and body. Online, across CA.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Hermosa Beach, CA

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Services

About My Clients

The people I work with are driven, thoughtful, and very good at holding it all together. From the outside, things look great. On the inside, you're anxious, overthinking, and tired of always being "on." Many of my clients are corporate professionals dealing with burnout or big life changes. You don't have to give up your ambition to feel better. You just need a calmer, more sustainable way to live with it.

My Background and Approach

Talk therapy helps you understand why you feel the way you do. But understanding alone doesn't always change how you feel, because anxiety lives in the body as much as the mind. In our sessions, we'll talk, and we'll also slow down and notice what's happening in your body, like a tight chest, a clenched jaw, or a racing heart. I'll help you learn to read these signals so you can tell the difference between real danger and simple discomfort. Much of anxiety comes from a nervous system that treats uncomfortable moments like emergencies. I blend somatic, trauma-informed, and parts-based approaches at a pace that feels right for you.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe everyone deserves to feel safe and cared for, and that includes all living beings. That belief shapes how I spend my time outside of therapy. I volunteer with a dog rescue, and I'm always fostering a dog who needs a soft place to land. I've rescued two pot belly pigs (and I can't wait to rescue more), and I visit farm animal sanctuaries as often as I can. Watching an animal go from scared and shut down to relaxed and trusting has taught me a lot. Safety isn't something you can force or rush. It grows when someone is patient, gentle, and consistent. I bring that same belief into my work. People deserve space to feel safe, to be exactly as they are, and to build real connection, with others and with themselves. Therapy is where we can start.

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
LCSW, State of California · #LCSW 104872
Years in practice
9 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Agnosticism
  • Atheism
  • Christianity

Hours & Availability

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

Location

Primary Location

2615 Pacific Coast HWY
STE 215
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
4242535781

Access & Transport

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance (ADA compliant)
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 33.8759818°, -118.3957337°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
El Segundo
California
90245
Palos Verdes Estates
California
90274
Rancho Palos Verdes
California
90275
Beverly Hills
California
90210

At A Glance

  • Experience: 9 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 275/session

Info

Email Tori
2615 Pacific Coast HWY
STE 215
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

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