Shelley B. Smithson
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
East Lansing, MI 48823
Let's Connect (517) 565-0161
People are sometimes challenged by turbulent emotions, transitions, losses or chronic mood issues. The day to day experience of emotional distress or an underlying sense of uneasiness affect vitality and are difficult to endure over time. Verbal dialogue within a relationship designed for you to freely express yourself, explore feelings and discover unconscious factors impacting you describes the change process of psychotherapy. I have seen many individuals over the years not only have symptom relief but find new paths while shedding patterns of disabling emotions, thoughts and behavior.
I am an "active" therapist. I listen intensely and I interact quite a bit as well, offering observations and interpretations and stating what I believe is causing pain. I create a hopeful atmosphere, even in the face of serious, sad or traumatic experiences, such that a person can discover resiliency and capacity for change.
Additional areas of expertise: Anxiety disorders, eating disorders, OCD, emotional impact of acute or chronic health issues, academic concerns/pressure of students, faculty or staff; depression, stress, grief and loss.
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- Blue Care Network
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- Medicare
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Shelley B. Smithson
Psychologist, PhD, MSW
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Michigan / 6301006305 Shelley B. Smithson
- In Practice for 37 Years
- Attended Michigan State University, Ph.D. Counseling Psychology, Graduated 1987
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Emotional Disturbance
- Gay/Lesbian relationship concerns
- Grief
- Lesbian
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Mood Disorders
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Personality Disorders
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Psychosis
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Client Focus
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Emotionally Focused
- Humanistic
- Psychodynamic
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (517) 565-0161
Shelley B. Smithson
Psychologist, PhD, MSW