About
I am Tim Smyth. I am a licensed marriage and family therapist and I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. I am a seasoned practitioner of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with 35 years of experience working with adults, couples, children, adolescents, and their families across various mental health and community settings. I specialize in the treatment of Anxiety Disorders. My approach I help people explore the relationships between their feelings, thoughts, and behaviors. I actively address thinking errors such as cognitive distortions and work towards the adoption of more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving with the belief that this can also result in changes in feelings. My focus I work with nearly all ages; primarily between ages 10 and 80. I typically work with people from a variety of backgrounds and socioeconomic strata. I have been under a wide range of conditions but tend to avoid dealing with court referrals. My communication style I am respectfully direct in my communication with clients. I specialize in communication dynamics in relationships. I employ and teach active listening; avoiding the use of “big words” like “always”, “never”; and ongoing validation, to name a few common approaches. My journey to mental healthcare Before becoming a therapist I was a budding caregiver. As a child I wanted to help animals by becoming a Veterinarian. In later years I wanted to become a Physician, and for a variety of reasons, inclusive of my aversion to copious amounts of blood or bodily fluids, I became a therapist. My professional journey has been long and instructive. My experience in the film industry has given me much insight into the creative and technical aspects of the entertainment trades. Not least of which, the stresses and joys of such work. I know how long days, tight production schedules, and contract disputes can suck some of the joy out of being part of something really big.
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Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Male
Ethnicity
White
Client Focus
- Preteens/Tweens (11 To 13)
- Adolescents/Teenagers (14 To 19)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Adoption
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Codependency
- Divorce
- Family Conflict
- Panic Attacks
- Relationship Issues
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
Treatment Orientation
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Humanistic
Modality
- Couples
- Family
Education
- Ryokan College, PsyD in Clinical Psychology
- California State University Northridge, Master's in Psychology
Years in Practice
35 years
Languages
- English
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 106H00000X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Marriage & Family Therapist
Credentials
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LMFT | 28107 Verify | CA |
Marriage & Family Therapist | MFC28107 Verify | CA |
Practice Locations
25050 Peachland Ave Ste 250
Santa Clarita, CA 91321-5755
Phone Number: (818) 970-1833
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Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)