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Dr. Aline Smith

LMFT

Dr. Aline Smith , LMFT

Therapist in California

● Accepting new clients
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About Aline

Dr. Aline Smith is a California-licensed clinician with 37 years of professional experience who works from a strengths-based perspective. As an LMFT - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist - she emphasizes that each person is the expert of their own story and that existing strengths can be mobilized to address life’s challenges. She approaches the first step of seeking help with recognition of the courage it takes to begin therapy and frames that initial action as meaningful progress.

Dr. Smith builds on clients’ resources while offering guidance tailored to issues such as stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, grief, depression, addictions, eating concerns, and bipolar disorder. Her practice also attends to related areas including attachment and abandonment struggles, blended family dynamics, communication and commitment problems, and late-life or aging matters. She welcomes international clients and provides services in English. Dr. Smith aims to make the path forward collaborative and respectful of each person’s lived experience, helping clients identify goals and practical steps toward change.

Evidence-Based Care and Online Support

Dr. Aline Smith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that emphasize relational and family-focused work, helping people navigate communication problems, blended family concerns, and relationship strain by exploring patterns and improving interactions. She also applies skills-based approaches to manage stress, anxiety, and mood symptoms, teaching practical coping strategies and problem-solving tools to reduce distress and enhance daily functioning. In addition, Dr. Smith offers focused support for grief and addiction-related struggles, providing steady guidance through loss and recovery challenges.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Dr. Smith treats that choice as collaborative. She works with clients to assess needs, goals, and personal preferences, then tailors interventions so treatment aligns with what matters most to the individual and the family.

Online therapy with Dr. Smith is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for busy schedules and for those living outside her immediate area. These options make it easier for clients and families to maintain continuity of care, access regular support, and engage in therapy from varied settings while working with licensed professionals and therapists committed to effective, evidence-informed treatment.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Dr. Aline Smith have?

Dr. Aline Smith has 37 years of professional experience.

Is Dr. Aline Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. Dr. Aline Smith holds the LMFT credential, which stands for Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Her license is CA LMFT 22617.

In which languages does Dr. Aline Smith provide therapy?

Dr. Aline Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Dr. Aline Smith located?

Dr. Aline Smith is located in California.

How can I work with Dr. Aline Smith as my therapist?

Clients can work with Dr. Aline Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Dr. Aline Smith work with international clients?

Yes, Dr. Aline Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with Dr. Aline Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Prospective clients can click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match them with a therapist. Depending on availability, a first session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsEating disordersBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

37+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English

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