EXPERIENCE CHANGE WITH NEW HEIGHTS COUNSELING
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Your Local Licensed Clinical Therapist - Here to Guide You
It's okay to choose a path that leads you to the creation of new options, new thought patterns, a newer and more balanced you.
Robyn Smith
WHY THERAPY?
Personalized Attention to Your Needs
Perhaps you are down or feeling anxious - maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, your health. Are you a new parent, or just feel that you need help living the life you want to live? Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support. Therapy is a process of growth and self-reflection, and in my sessions, I promote behavioral transformation by encouraging a growth mindset and the adoption of new thoughts and reactions. I have the tools and professional experience to help you.
MY STORY
A Licensed Professional Here to Help You
IMAGINE WAKING UP EVERY MORNING FEELING REFRESHED AND CONFIDENT. HOW GREAT DOES THAT FEEL? IN 2014, I VOWED TO ONE DAY OFFER AN ONLINE PLATFORM, MY VERY OWN PRIVATE PRACTICE THAT WOULD OFFER INDIVIDUALS JUST LIKE YOU AN OPPORTUNITY TO SEE YOURSELF IN A HEALTHIER CAPACITY. THE ABILITY TO OFFER THERAPEUTIC SERVICES THAT WOULD TEACH ONE TO SOAR THROUGH LIFES CHALLENGES AND MOST TRYING TIMES.
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LIFE CAN GET DIFFICULT, AND SOMETIMES A LITTLE HELP FROM SOMEONE IS NEEDED TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND THAT IN ANY SITUATION THERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH.
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I FIRMLY BELIEVE THAT HEALING STARTS FROM THE INSIDE.SO IF YOU ARE READY TO START A NEW JOURNEY OF HEALING THAT BEGINS AND ENDS WITH YOU, LIKE A WISE MAN ONCE TOLD ME.....GO HANDLE YOUR BUSINESS!
ROBYN SMITH, LCSW, MSW
NEW HEIGHTS PSYCHOTHERAPIST
NEW HEIGHTS COUNSELING WELCOMES YOU
Where Collaboration leads to Greater Change!
HELP CENTER
DO YOU OFFER SLIDING SCALE RATES?
I understand every circumstance is different. If fees are a concern for you let's talk about it!
HOW LONG DOES EACH THERAPY SESSION TAKE?
Each Therapy Session will be scheduled for 50 mins. There are other options available at varying fees.  Details are outlined in New Heights Counseling Consent Forms.
DO YOU USE ZOOM FOR TELETHERAPY SESSIONS?
For all Teletherapy video sessions, I use a trusted HIPPA Compliant Teletherapy platform called Simple Practice. Your privacy is important to me. You will get set up with your very own private link. With Simple Practice, you can download the app right to your phone or tablet. It is free and secure.
HOW DO I KNOW IF THERAPY IS RIGHT FOR ME?
Well, try it first! Book a FREE 15 min-phone consultation.
HOW DO I MAKE PAYMENTS?
All payments will be accepted through a cash app. Details are outlined in New Heights Counseling Consent Forms.
HOW DO I GET STARTED?
I can be reached via email or phone to set up an appointment. Each paid service will begin with an intake session. The intake session is where we get to know each other. The information you provide will be instrumental in the type of work we do together and so that I can create a plan that is specific to you and your needs. Forms will also be reviewed so that you are fully aware of the care you will be receiving.
ROBYN SMITH, LCSW, MSW
PSYCHOTHERAPIST
I love helping people develop the tools they need to cope with all of life’s challenges. Contact me today to learn more and book a session.
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(510) 224-4079
MY QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Work Experience
UC DAVIS UNDERGRADUATE
1997-2001
Graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Development.
SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY GRADUATE
2002-2004
Graduated with a Master's in Social Work
MASTER'S SOCIAL WORKER
2004-2013
Experience providing in-home direct services to pregnant and parenting mothers, their partners, and families. Provided short-term psychosocial counseling addressing postpartum depression, grief, and loss, interpersonal relationships, anger management, anxiety, bipolar disorders, perinatal postpartum related issues, miscarriage, SIDS with the purpose of working to restore balance. I also provided interventions including linkage and referrals to community resources, preventative care, assistance with nutrition, budgeting, and self-empowerment.
LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WOKER
2014
A clinician with experience working with pregnant and parenting women, individuals, couples in areas of dealing with grief and loss, managing stress, relationship challenges, overcoming anxiety with mindfulness techniques, working through feelings of depression, healing from family of origin childhood traumas. Issues of anxiety, coping skills, divorce, domestic violence, family conflict, grief, infertility, life transitions, pregnancy, prenatal, postpartum, self-esteem, stress, women's issues, behavioral issues, life coaching, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).