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Finding Love For Today® Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD (she, her)
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Riverside, CA 92505
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I specialize in helping women find their inner beauty, so that they can be and give the best version of themselves. I accomplish this by helping unpack behavioral, relational patterns and/or distorted perceptions that hinder from being who you are designed/created to be. While you can't change your past, you can, however, do the work to better understand how you function in your relationships. So that you can begin to make better choices in your present and future. I truly believe that if you can change your mindset, you can change your life. Lastly, I love to talk about relationships, singleness and pre-marriage preparation!
My specialty is helping women either re-discover or find self-love. As a result, I hope you embrace your new found identity, value and worth. I also specialize in faith-based (biblical) counseling, personal growth, relationships and happiness. I am also a SYMBIS facilitator. I offer pre-marriage assessments/education to help you prepare for your marriage.
Proverbs 20:5 (BSB) state "The intentions of a man’s heart are deep waters, but a man of understanding draws them out." Email for a free 15-minute consultation to see if I would be a good fit for your soul/spiritual care needs.
Call or Email Finding Love For Today® Counseling, Inc. now for a free 15 minute consultation - (951) 468-3053
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $175
- Couple Sessions $200
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
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Finding Love For Today® Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD
Qualifications
- Marriage & Family Therapist: Dr. Shanda Y. Smith
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 45486 Dr. Shanda Y. Smith
- In Practice for 26 Years
- Degree/Diploma from Azusa Pacific University MA, Clinical Psychology with emphasis in Marriage & Family Therapy / 1998
- Degree/Diploma from Fuller Theological Seminary Master in Theological Studies / 2024
- Attended Walden University, PhD General Psychology, Teaching Track, Graduated 2011
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Spirituality
- Women's Issues
- Self Esteem
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Coping Skills
- Faith-Based
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Peer Relationships
- Racial Identity
- Relationship Issues
- Self-Love, Identity, Value and Worth
- Stress
Client Focus
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Age
Adults
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples
Ethnicity
Black and African American ,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Religion
Christian
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Eclectic
- Narrative
- Object-Relations
- Person-Centered
- Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
- Reality Therapy
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Location
Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
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Finding Love For Today® Counseling, Inc.
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, PhD