Lyle Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT (they, them)
Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today
3 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94110
Let's Connect (415) 853-9264
You wake up in the morning and immediately want to go back to sleep. You feel overwhelmed and exhausted by everyday microaggressions and outright bigotry. You want acceptance and understanding, but it just seems like nothing will ever change. You feel isolated, anxious, and afraid for the future. If this sounds familiar, I want you to know that you are not alone. Help is available. I specialize in working with clients across the LGBTQAI+ spectrum on issues such as being true to oneself, managing anger, self-harming behaviors, trauma, and neurodiversity.
I take a person-centered approach that values each client’s unique strengths, weaknesses, and goals. Borrowing from several therapy modalities, I will work at your pace offering compassion, patience, and guidance along the way.
Let’s work together to achieve your goals, overcome obstacles, learn new skills, and rethink patterns that aren’t working for you anymore. I believe that good therapy begins with trust so I offer a free 15-minute consultation to see if we are a good match for each other. Additionally, I do offer a discounted rate for an initial intake session.
Call or Email Lyle Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 853-9264
Let's Connect (415) 853-9264
Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $125
- Couple Sessions $250
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by Cash, Check, Visa
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. Email or (415) 853-9264
Lyle Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / AMFT136957 Supervised by John McConville (California / 47398) Lyle Smith
- In Practice for 2 Years
- Degree/Diploma from San Francisco Art Institute BFA / 2012
- Attended California Institute of Integral Studies (CIIS), MA, Integral Counseling Psychology, Graduated 2022
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (415) 853-9264
Lyle Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- ADHD
- Self-Harming
- Anger Management
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Antisocial Personality
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body Positivity
- Borderline Personality (BPD)
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Emotional Disturbance
- Grief
- Impulse Control Disorders
- LGBTQ+
- Life Transitions
- Narcissistic Personality (NPD)
- Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
- Oppositional Defiance (ODD)
- Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
- Teen Violence
- Transgender
- Veterans
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (415) 853-9264
Lyle Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
3 Endorsements
Client Focus
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
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 ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Age
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults
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 ,
Transgender Allied
Religion
Other Spiritual or Religious Affiliations
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused
- Family Systems
- Feminist
- Gestalt
- Humanistic
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Psychodynamic
- Trauma Focused
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (415) 853-9264
Lyle Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Location
Nearby Areas
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 853-9264
Lyle Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT