Dr. Sandra Smith, LCSW

Utah · 24 years in practice

Dr. Sandra Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, depression, and life changes.

License and registration

LCSW, Utah: 103299-3501 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1679040695 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 24
Languages: English, Spanish

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Sandra

Dr. Sandra Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 24 years of experience helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, depression, and life changes. She also supports concerns like grief, addiction, parenting strain, sleep and eating issues, ADHD, and career questions.

She works in both English and Spanish and accepts international clients. Her style is warm and interactive. She listens with respect and avoids labels.

Sessions aim to let the person guide the pace and focus so work stays relevant to daily life and practical needs.

Background and approach

Dr. Smith uses a blend of approaches to match what each person needs. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to spot patterns that get in the way, mindfulness and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to build present-moment skills, and EMDR for people with trauma histories.

She explains options and helps people choose what feels most useful. Her background includes long-term clinical work in trauma-focused agencies, hospitals, crisis teams, maternity and NICU settings, and prison mental health care. She has also taught at the college level and led research around relationship enrichment programs for the state governor's commission.

In sessions she looks at the whole picture - history, social and physical factors, and daily stressors - to identify small changes that make life easier. Her approach combines practical tools with compassion to help people regain balance and move toward goals.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Sandra lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Relationship issues
Trauma and abuse
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
Family conflicts
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Aging and geriatric issues
Blended family issues
Codependency
Communication problems
Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
Divorce and separation
Eating and food-related issues
Family of origin issues
Family problems
First responder issues
Forgiveness
Hearing impaired
Infidelity
Isolation / loneliness
Life purpose
Midlife crisis
Mood disorders
Panic disorder and panic attacks
Phobias
Postpartum depression
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-love

Approaches Sandra names

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Online support

Approaches that translate well to online care

Dr. Smith often uses cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change the thoughts and actions that keep them stuck. That approach breaks problems into small, manageable steps and teaches practical skills for everyday situations. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people accept difficult feelings while taking action that matches their values. ACT is useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions where the goal is a more meaningful daily life.

EMDR can be part of her work with people who have trauma histories. In therapy this involves processing distressing memories in a paced way so they no longer drive daily reactions. She discusses options and works together with each person to choose approaches that fit their needs and goals rather than imposing one method.

Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different situations. Video lets people practice skills while seen; phone can be easier when bandwidth is limited; live chat and text messaging allow for shorter check-ins and ongoing support between visits. These formats make therapy more flexible and help people fit sessions into work, family, or travel schedules.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship difficulties, depression, grief, addictions, parenting strain, sleep and eating problems, ADHD, and career or life-purpose questions.

How would you describe her therapeutic approach?

Her style is warm and interactive and she avoids labeling. She listens first, then works collaboratively to try practical tools that fit the person's life.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She brings 24 years of experience in counseling, coaching, and college teaching, including work in hospitals, crisis teams, trauma agencies, and prison mental health care.

What are her credentials and where is she located?

She holds an LCSW credential and practices from Utah. The credential is presented as LCSW.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she also accepts clients from outside the United States.

What session formats does she offer online?

Sessions can be conducted by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for therapy sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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