Alison Smith, MA, MFT

Alison Smith, MA, MFT
Profession(s): Psychotherapy
License Status:  I'm a licensed professional.
License Type:  LMFT
License Number:  MFC # 45463

My Approach to Helping

I work with individuals and couples on enhancing relationships with one's self and with others. I create a warm and collaborative environment in order to foster insight and awareness about your areas of concern and to create desired change. I specialize in relationship concerns including: creating and maintaining satisfying interpersonal relationships, coping with feelings that arise as a result of the ending of relationship and healing from divorce. I also focus on developing improved communication and assertiveness skills to help achieve a greater sense of connection and intimacy in your existing and future relationships. The most important relationship is with yourself. An unhealthy relationship with yourself can manifest as depression, anxiety, lack of impulse control, self-loathing, unhealthy relationship with food, poor body image and eating disorders. When suffering from any of these issues it is difficult to feel satisfied in our relationships.

More Info About My Practice

For those who cannot afford my standard fee, I offer several sliding scales slots. I offer a free consultation appointment in order for you to have an opportunity to determine if we are a good fit.

If you are seeking insurance reimbursement there are several questions you should ask your provider before our first meeting:

* What percentage of my bill will be paid for services obtained from an out-of-network provider?
* What is my co-payment?
* What is my deductible?
* How many sessions are covered per calendar year?
 

Services I Provide

  • Individual Therapy & Counseling
  • Marriage, Couples, or Relationship Counseling
 

Ages I Work With

  • Adults
 

Languages I Speak

  • English
 
 

Therapy Approaches I Use

  • Body-Mind Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy /REBT
  • Depth Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Narrative Therapy
  • Object Relations
  • Positive Psychology
  • Psychodynamic
  • Self Psychology
 
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Locations & Maps
Office 1: 
10350 Santa Monica Blvd. Suite 310 Century City
West Los Angeles, CA 90025 United States
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Concerns & Issues I Help With

  • Abuse / Survivors of Abuse
  • Abandonment and/or Fear of
  • Abortion / Post Abortion Issues
  • Adjusting to Change / Life Transitions
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment Issues
  • Bipolar
  • Codependency / Dependency
  • Communication Problems
  • Compulsions
  • Control Issues
  • Creative Blocks
  • Depression
  • Divorce / Divorce Adjustment
  • Eating & Food Issues
  • Emptiness
  • Emotional Abuse
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Emotional Overwhelm
  • Fertility Issues
  • Health/Medical Issues
  • Impulsivity
  • Inadequacy
  • Infidelity / Affair Recovery
  • Irritability
  • Isolation (Emotional & Social)
  • Life Purpose/Meaning/Inner-Guidance
  • Mood Swings
  • Obsessions
  • Panic
  • Parenting
  • Post Partum Depression
  • Post Traumatic Stress
  • Relationships & Marriage
  • Reproduction, Pregnancy, & Birthing
  • Self-Care
  • Self-Confidence
  • Self-Criticism
  • Self-Doubt
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm (Cutting, etc.)
  • Self-Love
  • Sensitivity to Criticism
  • Sex / Sexuality Issues
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Shame
  • Social Phobia/Anxiety
  • Stress
  • Trauma
  • Trust Issues
  • Women's Issues
  • Worry
  • Worthlessness