Marcella D Smithson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MPH, LMFT
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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There are times when we need to explore some growth & healing work. Thankfully the ability to grow & heal is built into our human-nature, a nature that comes alive when receiving the support we need. Therapy is for receiving this support, and in a way that fits with you. And so I trust in this: Creating in your own expressive way a better life is what I know you are able—and meant—to do. Supporting you in discovering this for yourself will be a heartfelt privilege for me.
I am trauma-attachment focused and informed. I am trained in: EMDR by Curtis C. Rouanzoin, Ph.D. under EMDR Institute, Inc., & EMDRIA; Emotion-Focused Therapy (couples) by Susan Johnson, PhD; Mindfulness Meditation practitioner and teacher trained and certified by Tibet House, USA.
I am experienced in the field of mental health with over 20 years experience at the public health level, and several on the front lines as a therapist. I am trained in evidenced-based techniques. My approach: Unconditional positive regard, humanist, and attachment- focused care. You Can Expect From Me: Honesty, empathy, and an ally.
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Finances
Fees
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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Marcella D Smithson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MPH, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 111164 Marcella D Smithson
- In Practice for 5 Years
- Certificate from CAMFT 96948 / 2019
- Certificate from Tibet House (Mindfulness Meditation Teacher) 2021
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Marcella D Smithson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MPH, LMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship Issues
- Emotional Disturbance
Expertise
- Addiction
- Anxiety
- Body Positivity
- Cancer
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Disability
- Domestic Violence
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Medication Management
- Migraines
- Mood Disorders
- Sexual Abuse
- Substance Use
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
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Marcella D Smithson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MPH, LMFT
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Immuno-disorders ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Buddhist
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Eclectic
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Existential
- Family / Marital
- Family Systems
- Humanistic
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered
- Somatic
- Strength-Based
- Structural Family Therapy
- Trauma Focused
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Marcella D Smithson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MPH, LMFT
Location
Primary Location
Tree of Life Affordable Psychotherapy
Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Marcella D Smithson
Marriage & Family Therapist, MS, MPH, LMFT