- Licensed inOklahoma, Utah, California
- License10117, 13638245-3902, 158469
- NPI 1316190655
- Experience25+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Lance
Dr. Lance Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and grief.
He also supports clients dealing with trauma, parenting strain, ADHD, and intimacy or attachment issues. He aims to create a calm, respectful space where people can talk about what brought them in. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps.
He listens for patterns in relationships and daily life that keep problems going.
Background and approach
Dr. Smith uses a mix of approaches to match each person's needs. He draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early bonds affect current relationships.
He also uses Client-Centered methods to follow a person's lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to change unhelpful thinking and behavior. Many sessions include problem-solving tools and communication skills practice. For couples he may incorporate elements of the Gottman Method to improve listening and reduce conflict.
Solution-Focused methods are used when people want fast, goal-oriented change. He is licensed as an LMFT in California and Oklahoma and works with adults in English. His style is thoughtful, direct, and collaborative, with attention to cultural background and caregiving stress.
He encourages straightforward conversation and practical steps that fit daily life.
Credentials
- LMFT (Oklahoma)
- License 10117 · expires December 2026
- LMFT (Utah)
- License 13638245-3902 · expires September 2026
- LMFT (California)
- License 158469 · expires October 2027
- NPI
- 1316190655 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Lance lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
- Addictions
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Multicultural concerns
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Lance names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and practical therapy fit online
Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationships shape current patterns. Online sessions can help people notice how they seek closeness or pull away, and therapists use that understanding to change interaction habits and improve intimacy.Client-Centered Therapy puts the person’s experience first. In this approach the therapist follows the client’s lead, reflects feelings, and helps people find their own answers. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on noticing unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors through step-by-step exercises to reduce anxiety or depression.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try methods that match those goals, and adjust over time. This is a collaborative effort where feedback guides the plan.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video allows face-to-face interaction for skills practice and communication work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or for a shorter check-in. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick support, homework prompts, and maintaining progress between scheduled sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to keep momentum between appointments.
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Frequently asked
What issues does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addiction, trauma and grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and intimacy or attachment concerns.
What is his therapeutic style like?
His approach is collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens closely, sets clear goals, and uses practical exercises and communication practice.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 25 years of experience working in clinical settings with a range of concerns and relationship issues.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds the LMFT credential and is licensed in California and Oklahoma; his practice is based in California.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not taking international clients.
How are sessions conducted?
Sessions are available as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different scheduling needs.
What does therapy cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
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