Kathleen Smith
I believe that everyone has their own answers abut how to live their best life. Unfortunately, sometimes those answers are buried under layers of fear, trauma, shame, self doubt, or self-sabotaging beliefs.
I work particularly well with trauma and anxiety disorders, but am also skilled in dealing with depression, grief, life transitions, co-dependency and chronic illness.
In therapy I like to help people identify and address the things that are getting in their way, so they can take authentic action towards having a happier, healthier life. I have been a mental health practitioner for over 30 years, and have worked with a wide variety of people and presenting problems. Currently I choose to see adults only. I work particularly well with trauma and anxiety disorders, but am also skilled in dealing with depression, grief, life transitions, co-dependency and chronic illness. I use a variety of therapeutic approaches, because everyone is different and what works for one person may not be helpful for another. If this sounds like what you're looking for, please contact me so we can begin or continue your healing journey.
First session
I see therapy as a partnership. You bring your ideas about what isn't working so well for you and/or what you would like to be different in your life. Based on that, I provide unbiased feedback, support and suggestions about how you can make those changes, and work through whatever barriers you may encounter in that process.
Strengths
As noted previously, my biggest area of strength as a therapist is in working with adults who have anxiety disorders and/or a trauma history. I do enjoy working with a variety of clients, though, and I am skilled in working with all the mood disorders, as well as life transitions and general stress.
Ideal clients
Adults, Individuals, Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Stress, Trauma, Chronic Illness
Location
In-person sessions711 Jefferson St, Fairfield, CA 94533, Suite 203