- 25 years experience
- LMFT licensed
- Client-centered approach
About Lance
Dr. Lance Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of experience. He works with people facing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting strain, trauma, and addiction. He aims to make therapy feel approachable and down-to-earth so clients can talk about what brought them in.
He describes himself as thoughtful and compassionate. He focuses on creating a respectful space where people can speak honestly about painful issues. Sessions often start by identifying a few clear goals and practical next steps that feel manageable.
His work draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means he pays attention to how relationships shape feelings, listens for each person's perspective, and uses simple tools to notice and change unhelpful patterns. He also uses solution-focused and Gottman-informed ideas when relationships are a central concern.
Over a long career he has helped people with grief, bipolar concerns, panic, post-traumatic stress, caregiver strain, blended-family issues, and questions around identity and belonging. He brings a calm, steady approach and looks for realistic ways to reduce stress and improve connection.
People who choose him should expect direct but empathetic conversation, practical exercises to try between sessions, and a collaborative pace. He encourages clients to set the rhythm of work and to focus on what matters most to their daily life.
He describes himself as thoughtful and compassionate. He focuses on creating a respectful space where people can speak honestly about painful issues. Sessions often start by identifying a few clear goals and practical next steps that feel manageable.
His work draws on attachment-based ideas, client-centered listening, and cognitive behavioral techniques. That means he pays attention to how relationships shape feelings, listens for each person's perspective, and uses simple tools to notice and change unhelpful patterns. He also uses solution-focused and Gottman-informed ideas when relationships are a central concern.
Over a long career he has helped people with grief, bipolar concerns, panic, post-traumatic stress, caregiver strain, blended-family issues, and questions around identity and belonging. He brings a calm, steady approach and looks for realistic ways to reduce stress and improve connection.
People who choose him should expect direct but empathetic conversation, practical exercises to try between sessions, and a collaborative pace. He encourages clients to set the rhythm of work and to focus on what matters most to their daily life.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.