Dr. Lance Smith
Experienced LMFT focused on relationships and coping
LMFT California
- Experience
- 25 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Attachment-Based Therapy
- Languages
- English
About Lance
Dr. Lance Smith helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, parenting challenges, and issues with intimacy.
Background and approach
He also supports those dealing with ADHD, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar symptoms, and life transitions. He is Dr.
Lance Smith, an LMFT practicing in California with 25 years of experience. He aims to make the therapy space calm and respectful.
He listens first, then works with each person to set clear goals. Sessions focus on practical ways to manage feelings and improve communication.
He uses plain language and keeps things direct so busy parents can follow along. Dr.
Smith draws on several approaches to match what a person needs. That can include the Gottman Method for relationship patterns, attachment-based ideas to understand connection, and cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.
He also uses client-centered and solution-focused steps when those fit. In a typical visit he helps people notice patterns, try small experiments, and practice new ways of responding.
He also addresses family history and attachment issues when those affect current relationships. Work may include coping skills for panic, steps for managing addiction cravings, or guidance for grief and end-of-life concerns.
He offers sessions by video, phone, live chat, and text messaging. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
To begin, a person selects the Start Therapy button, completes a short matching questionnaire, and schedules a session.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Dr. Smith commonly uses the Gottman Method to identify and change interaction patterns in relationships, focusing on communication habits and problem-solving. He also uses Attachment-Based Therapy to explore how early bonds shape current connections and emotional responses. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, when used, helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and practice different behaviors to reduce anxiety or depression.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. He will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Therapy plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most, so clients play an active role in shaping their care.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility. Video calls let the therapist and client work through relationship or emotional issues face to face. Phone sessions can be shorter check-ins or better when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for brief updates, real-time coping tools, or when someone needs to check in between longer sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life while using approaches that work for relationships, attachment concerns, and mood management.
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Experience
25+ years
Licensed in
Oklahoma, Utah, California
Languages
English