Mental Health Counselor / Therapist in Solvang, CA

Douglas Smith, Ph.D,

Competent, Caring, and Confidential Counseling

and Psychotherapy

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Location

433 Alisal Rd.    Suite G    Solvang, CA 93463

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Practice Information

Thank you for your interest in my practice. People come to counselors or clinical psychologists for many reasons. I have been in practice for over 25 years and I have had the opportunity to meet with many individuals, couples, and families over those years. While their presenting concerns might vary, most people who seek help from a counselor or psychologist are in pain and are looking for tools and understanding in order to make positive changes in their lives. I take pride in being a "general practitioner" in the field of psychology. I spent many years in training in my field and I continue to pursue continuing education every year. I believe that my education and training make me a better psychologist. I strive to be on the "cutting edge" of advances in my field. I have several areas where I have some specific expertise such as in the areas of depression and anxiety, grief, substance abuse, high conflict divorce and child custody, I feel that my training and expertise are sufficiently broad that I can competently handle the concerns of the vast majority of the people who seek help. In those situations where I do not feel that I am best able to help, I am happy to provide a referral. I have a good working relationship with most of the physicians in the Santa Ynez Valley, and I often coordinate with these physicians regarding medication or other health concerns. I am always open to discussing your specific concerns and whether I might be the best person to help you address those concerns. Feel free to call and leave a message and I would be happy to return your call and discuss your unique situation.

Licenses/Certifications

Clinical Psychologist  Doctoral Degree (Ph.D.)  Licensed Psychologist

License Info

CA PSY8353

Education

I received my undergraduate degree from the University of California at Berkeley and I majored in psychology. I then attended graduate school for six years at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology where I received my Ph.D. in clinical psychology. I had diverse training while I was an intern and trained at LA County/USC Medical Center, the VA Hospital in Long Beach, and at the Devereux Foundation in Santa Barabara. I also did training at the Pasadena Community Counseling Center and at Lanterman State Hospital. My graduate training and internships were all APA approved and I am listed in the National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology. I am a member of the American Psychological Association and the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts.

Bio:

I grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area, the youngest of three boys in my family. My father was a minister that later became a hospital chaplain. My mother was a teacher. I went to college at U.C. Berkeley where I met Linda who would later become my wife. I went to graduate school at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology. After school, Linda and I moved to Santa Barbara where I began my practice. We had two children while living in Santa Barbara. I moved my practice to the Santa Ynez Valley in 1989 and have lived in the Valley ever since. Now my children are grown and out of college and living on their own. My wife Linda works at Dunn school where she was head of the middle school for ten years.

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Payments Accepted

Cash, check, insurance, and credit cards

Hours

Monday thru Thursday 8am to 6pm

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Practice Areas/Issues Treated

Therapy  Anger Management  Anxiety and Panic  Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)  Body Image Issues  Caregiver Issues  Chronic Illness  Couples  Depression  Divorce  Domestic Violence  Eating Disorders  Grief and Loss  Life and Wellness Coaching  Life Transitions  Loneliness  Marriage & Family Therapy  Marriage Counseling  Men's Issues  Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder  Online / Teletherapy  Pre and Postpartum Mental Health  Psychological Evaluation / Testing  Relationship Issues  Self-Esteem Issues  Seniors and Elder Care Issues  Stress Management  Trauma and PTSD  Work and Career Issues

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Buellton   Los Olivos   Goleta   Santa Ynez