Introduction
I am a licensed clinical psychologist who provides psychotherapy for
individuals and couples. I work with people who are seeking help for
a wide range of difficulties. I specialize in helping people in the LGBT
community who are coping with issues relating to childhood sexual
abuse.
Here is some basic information about therapy.
Who goes to therapy?
People attend therapy for any number of different reasons, often
when seeking help with something that is causing stress in their lives.
People tend to seek therapy when they are feeling:
Successful therapy can lead to:
individuals and couples. I work with people who are seeking help for
a wide range of difficulties. I specialize in helping people in the LGBT
community who are coping with issues relating to childhood sexual
abuse.
Here is some basic information about therapy.
Who goes to therapy?
People attend therapy for any number of different reasons, often
when seeking help with something that is causing stress in their lives.
People tend to seek therapy when they are feeling:
- - anxious and overwhelmed
- dissatisfied with their lives
- unhappy with their relationships
- ready to talk with someone about difficult
experiences in their life
Successful therapy can lead to:
- - decreased feelings of depression
- decreased feelings of anxiety
- increased relationship satisfaction
- improved communication skills
- a better understanding of self
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| Alison C. Smith, Ph.D. Licensed Clinical Psychologist |
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| See article by Dr. Smith in Fairfax Woman Magazine Sept/Oct 2010 issue! |