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  • Getting Started
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    • Social Anxiety
    • Panic
    • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
    • Phobias
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    • Divorce Recovery
    • “Failure to Launch” Syndrome
    • Low Self-Esteem
  • How We Treat
    • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
    • Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
    • Functional Analytic Psychotherapy
    • Mindfulness-Based Therapy
    • Psychedelic Harm Reduction & Integration Therapy
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    for Professionals
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Lydia Smith, MA

June 11, 2025 by

My role as a therapist is to walk alongside you on your journey toward living the life you want to live—one that feels purposeful, embodied, and authentically yours. Drawing on my strengths of empathy, humor, and authenticity, we’ll co-create a space where you feel safe to explore your inner world, challenge patterns that no longer serve you, and develop the insight needed to make lasting, meaningful change.

Many strategies we developed early in life to survive can become roadblocks to growth as we mature. It’s common to find ourselves stuck in recurring cycles of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors—particularly when navigating daily life pressures, relationship challenges, or feelings of helplessness. Together, we’ll identify these patterns and begin to untangle the roots of your struggles, moving you toward greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and freedom.

I pursued my doctorate in clinical psychology to help others reconnect with their inner strength and build lives grounded in their values. Our work will be tailored to your unique history, identity, and what matters most to you. My aim is to help you deepen your self-understanding, connect with your emotions, and make choices that align with the life you truly want to lead.

Despite the distractions and pressures of our modern world, it is possible to carve out a rich and fulfilling life. Let’s discover what that path looks like for you—together.

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