- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship struggles
- Grief and loss
About Aline
Dr. Aline Smith is a California Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with 37 years of clinical experience. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strains, grief, depression, and issues with addiction and eating. She also addresses concerns tied to bipolar disorder and patterns like abandonment and attachment issues.
She begins by listening to each person’s account and noticing strengths they already have. Sessions focus on clear, manageable steps and practical conversation rather than jargon. She treats relationship and family topics as individual concerns, helping people untangle family of origin patterns, communication problems, blended family stress, and forgiveness questions.
Her approach uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to bring structure to difficult feelings. That can include straightforward skills for coping with anxiety, tools for regulating mood, and ways to rebuild trust in relationships. She explains options plainly and helps people try methods that fit their situation.
Over decades of practice she has supported people facing abandonment fears, codependency, commitment worries, and challenges from aging or life transitions. She also addresses personality-related struggles such as avoidant, dependent, or antisocial tendencies in the context of personal goals.
Sessions are conducted in English and she accepts international clients. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.
Evidence-based approaches and how they work online
Dr. Smith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on teaching practical skills and clarifying patterns. One common approach emphasizes learning specific coping skills for anxiety and stress, such as breathing exercises, grounding techniques, and step-by-step plans to manage overwhelming moments. These methods help people reduce immediate distress and build a predictable plan for difficult times.Another strand of work centers on interpersonal patterns and attachment. This involves looking at how past relationships shape current reactions, improving communication habits, and practicing different ways of relating. It can be useful for people dealing with abandonment fears, codependency, commitment worries, and family-of-origin issues.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss what feels most relevant, try techniques together, and adjust based on how the client responds and what goals matter most.
Confirm current session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove the need to travel to an office. These practical benefits help people bring therapy into everyday life while exploring which methods fit them best.
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Experience
37+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she focus on?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family-related concerns, grief, depression, addictions, eating issues, and bipolar-related challenges.
How does she approach therapy?
She listens for strengths in each person’s story and uses evidence-based techniques to teach coping skills and improve communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 37 years of professional experience working with adults on a wide range of emotional and relational issues.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a California LMFT and practices from California.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
The biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.