Catherine B Smith, PsyD is a Clinical Psychologist (PSY34891) & Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT124879) in private practice in Santa Monica, CA.
Dr. Catherine provides psychotherapy to individual adults, couples, children & adolescents. Dr. Catherine also offers concierge (in-home) psychological testing services for children, adolescents & adults, utilizing the extensive training she received as a Post Doctoral Fellow at the prestigious Reiss Davis PEDs program.
Trauma-Informed Psychotherapy
Dr. Catherine’s therapy practice is holistic & trauma-informed, inviting exploration at the level of mind, body & spirit, which facilitates deep insights & lasting resolution. By utilizing her training in mind-based (psychodynamic), body-based (somatic) & spiritual (depth psychology) theory & techniques, Catherine helps her clients to recognize, process & shift deep-seated patterns held within the nervous system.
Catherine’s practice is inclusive & particularly welcomes highly sensitive people, including adults on the neurodivergent spectrum (including those who think they might have autism &/or ADHD), folks on a spiritual path (traditional or otherwise) &/or those who have experienced familial or societal marginalization (such as racism, religious abuse, narcissistic family system or workplace experiences, sexism, ableism, queerphobia, etc.).
In addition to her doctoral degree (PsyD) in clinical psychology, Catherine is certified in TIST (trauma-informed stabilization treatment – with Dr. Janina Fisher), and NARM (neuro-affective relational model – with Dr. Laurence Heller & Brad Kammer, LMFT). Dr. Catherine has also received specialized training in the following trauma-informed modalities: DBT lite (dialectical behavior therapy – from Chicago School), the Flash Technique (an standalone offshoot of EMDR – with Dr. Phil Manfield) & CEN (childhood emotional neglect – with Dr. Jonice Webb). She also provides a specific polyvagal treatment called the SSP (safe & sound protocol – created by Dr. Stephen Porges & Deb Dana, LCSW).
Dr. Catherine is currently providing trauma-informed holistic psychotherapy to California residents via telehealth & has recently added some in-person availability in Santa Monica, CA (limited slots available – please inquire).
Her full fee is $300 per session for individual therapy & $400 per session for couples or family therapy. While Dr. Catherine’s private practice does not currently accept insurance, superbills (a type of receipt) can be provided for reimbursement by PPO insurance plans that cover out-of-network mental health & a limited number of sliding scale spots are also available (please inquire). Additionally, some specific insurance plans can now be accepted through third-party services like Headway & GrowTherapy (coming soon).
Email, call or text to schedule a free consultation (15-20 minutes) to discuss what you’d like to accomplish in therapy & assess fit.
Psychological Assessment
Dr. Catherine now offers formal neuropsychological & psychoeducational testing for children, adolescents & adults. These assessments, while adherent to industry standard best practices, are conducted with curiosity & warmth, & collected data are then carefully synthesized into a report which is written from a perspective of advocacy, to convey a holistic understanding of the whole person & offer recommendations accordingly. (Please inquire for rates & availability.)