Holly Smith, LCSW

My clients describe me as:

Engaged, focused, interactive, warm, present.

Something to know about my approach is:

My approach is collaborative, attachment focused, and trauma informed; I will seek and welcome your feedback throughout our time working together to make sure you're comfortable with how we're working together and approaching your concerns.

Together, we will:

dive deep, from your current reality into your past, and work together to understand yourself and your relationship patterns, explore experiences and dynamics that have shaped you, and shift the way you think about yourself and others.

I became a therapist because:

I've had my own life challenges and wanted to help others understand what they're experiencing, feel less alone, and feel better about their lives.

Something that stands out about where I offer therapy is:

My office is located in Old Town Pasadena in a beautiful historic building. Additionally, I offer "walk and talk" sessions. See my website for more.

More about me and my practice:

I'm EMDR trained and enjoy using EMDR with many of my clients. However, I use a variety of modalities and approaches in my work and have a slightly different approach with each client. I like to weave the "here and now" process into sessions.