I am licensed in Arizona and Utah with 27 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, & anger management. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse
UT LCSW 263953-3501
AZ LCSW LCSW-20564
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Shirley Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Shirley comes up with unique ways to communicate reasonings and causes of hard situations to help understand the cause of some issues. She has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to.
Written on Nov 17, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I leave my sessions with a great feeling of things I can focus on in my day to day to help better myself
Written on Aug 31, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I’ve never been to therapy before so I was hesitant at first but, Shirley is patient and easy to work with. She’s made it so much easier for me to do a lot of things.
Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management
I have been speaking with Shirley for over a year. I feel she has helped me tremendously.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, and coping with life changes
I have thought about my situation in a solution focused way and with a kinder perspective than what I was able to derive on my own - very grateful for Shirley!
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
Shirley has been a wonderful therapist who truly understands what she is doing. Her advice, ability to listen, share her thoughts have been very helpful to me in a difficult season. I highly recommend her!
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Shirley for 10 months on issues concerning family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes