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CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF

MARRIAGE & FAMILY THERAPISTS 

CENTRAL COAST CHAPTER

Central Coast Therapists

To strengthen the Marriage & Family therapy
profession & better serve 
our Central Coast community.


Joanne Smith

 

Member profile details

First name
Joanne
Last name
Smith
Organization
Allpeople Services
Member Picture
Office Phone
805-853-6438
 

License & Education

License Type
  • Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
License #
88919
Degree(s)
  • M.A.
  • PsyD.
 

Office Location(s)

City(s) office located
  • Atascadero
Office City
Atascadero
Office State
CA
Office Zip
93422
 

Description

Short Description (199 characters max)
Working from a client centered biopsychosocial model I work with clients to identify defeating behavioral patterns and discover the strengths within and the choices necessary to define themselves.
Description (2950 characters max)
I enjoy working with women on a variety of women's issues. Issues such as dealing with life's transitions, the loss of an important relationship, a change in family role, how to communicate effectively and assertively, changing to a new job, effective communication, understanding the impact of early life trauma on the adult, anxiety and/or depression are just a few of the concerns women bring to counseling sessions.
I have experience providing child-centered play therapy to children ages 0-6 using non directive play therapy, attachment theory, and filial play therapy. I also have experience working with youth and teens using art as a treatment modality. I enjoy working with couples as parents, single parent and grandparents as parents to establish appropriate limits and boundaries for their minor or adult children.
I have experience as a bereavement counselor and the impact on a parent when they lose a child. In addition, I enjoys the challenge of working with those struggling with their own or their loved ones addiction, and/or addiction to pain management narcotics.
 

Fees

Sliding Scale
Yes
Fee (range)
150/hr
Credit Cards Accepted
No
 

Areas of Emphasis

Emphasis
  • Addictions
  • Aging
  • Alzheimer’s - Families of
  • Anxiety - Phobias
  • Attachment
  • Coaching
  • Collaborative Divorce
  • Communication Skills
  • Depression
  • Grief - Loss
  • Life Cycle Transition
  • Menopause
  • Midlife Issues
  • Mood Disorders
  • Panic Attacks
  • Parenting
  • Relationships
  • Self-Esteem Issues
  • Short-Term Therapy
  • Women's Issues
  • Work-Career Issues
Other Emphasis
Trauma
 

Insurance Accepted

Insurance
  • - Will provide superbill for PPO insurance
 

Client Types

Clients
  • Individual Adults
 

Clinical Orientation

Orientation
  • Client Centered
  • Cognitive / Behavioral
  • Developmental
  • Integrative
  • Object Relations
  • Psychoanalytic
  • Psychodynamic
 

Non-Clinical Services Offered

Non Clinical Services
  • Divorce - Collaborative
  • Financial Planning
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