Dr. Lauren Smithee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT (she, they)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
7 Endorsed
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Let's Connect (801) 754-4652
Do you need a relationship expert who can help you and your partner feel closer, work through conflict, and communicate better? Are you looking for a queer therapist who's LGBTQ+ affirming and knows the ins and outs of working with queer clients? Are you stuck in old patterns and need help working towards attachment security, self-compassion, coping skills, and empowerment? As a licensed, PhD-level therapist, I have years of experience working with couples, individuals, and families across diverse backgrounds to overcome challenges. Providing compassionate, affirming therapy is important to me personally and professionally.
I use research-based methods such as EMDR, CBT, self-compassion, DBT, and Gottman Method Therapy to help you to cope effectively, strengthen your relationship, and build resiliency. I've had years of training in the WPATH Standards of Care and experience with relationship challenges, identity exploration, coping with gender dysphoria, and microaggressions.
It can be difficult to be vulnerable and to open your life up to another person. I take pride in my ability to nurture warm, supportive relationships and to provide an atmosphere that helps you to feel empowered, respected, understood, and ready to change. I would be honored to walk alongside you on your path toward healing.
Call or Email Dr. Lauren Smithee now for a free 15 minute consultation - (801) 754-4652
Let's Connect (801) 754-4652
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $180
- Couple Sessions $180
- Pay by American Express, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Insurance
- Out of Network
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (801) 754-4652
Dr. Lauren Smithee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Utah / 11723572-3902 Lauren Smithee
- In Practice for 10 Years
- Certificate from EMDR International Association / Level 1 & 2 2019
- Degree/Diploma from Brigham Young University MS Marriage and Family Therapy / 2017
- Attended Virginia Tech, PhD Human Development and Family Science, Graduated 2021
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- LGBTQ+
- Relationship Issues
- Transgender
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Bisexual
- Body Positivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Infidelity
- Lesbian
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sex Therapy
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Stress
- Suicidal Ideation
- Trauma and PTSD
- Veterans
- Women's Issues
7 Endorsements
Client Focus
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Communities
Bisexual Allied ,
Gay Allied ,
HIV / AIDS Allied ,
Intersex Allied ,
Lesbian Allied ,
Non-Binary Allied ,
Queer Allied ,
Racial Justice Allied ,
Sex Worker Allied ,
Single Mother ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- EMDR
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gottman Method
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
- Person-Centered
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (801) 754-4652
Dr. Lauren Smithee
Marriage & Family Therapist, PhD, LMFT