Shirley Smith, LMFT

I am a bilingual (English and Cantonese) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist.  I have over 7 years of experience working with a diverse population.  I am a proud bay area native.  I received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from UC Berkeley and a master’s degree in clinical psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles, CA.  I provide therapy to adults, who are dealing with depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions, and bicultural and biracial issues. I utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, rational emotive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, some psychodynamic and solution-focused therapy.  I also have experience working with the developmental disabilities, like autism, intellectual disability, and Down’s syndrome.