Debi Smith, PsyD
Executive Director
Licensed Psychologist PSY21711

"Honest Help for Real Relationships"

If you're struggling in your relationship right now, I have a pretty good idea what it feels like to be where you are. I've been there myself. And I didn't always have the support I needed. Neither of us did.

I speak two languages: "Male" & "Female"

As a woman, I get where women are coming from. Sometimes, we can be amazingly direct in asking for what we want. At other times, we're not sure what we want, so we can also be pretty vague. Most of us have a hard time getting the men we love to understand us. It often feels like they're just trying to fix us. So, naturally, I speak "female."

As the mother of three sons, I've spent a lot of time studying the male experience. It's been a joy to watch my boys grow into men, marry, and become parents themselves. They've taught me a lot, and I'm still learning from them.

I've also studied the "Psychology Men and Traditional Masculinity" at the graduate and post-doctoral levels, and I've taught a university class on this very popular subject. What I've learned is that most women don't have a clue about men's experience, and that most men don't know how to explain it. So I've also learned to speak "male."

 

My Educational Background

I am a Licensed Psychologist (PSY21711). I earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from MidAmerica Nazarene University, then moved to Southern California to begin graduate school. My Master of Arts (MA) and Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) degrees were awarded by Rosemead School of Psychology - Biola University.

Ongoing training in helping couples has included PREPARE/ENRICH, Imago Therapy, PREP, and an externship in Emotionally-Focused Therapy with Couples. If you'd like to know more about my approach, feel free to schedule a free 15-minute phone consultation using our online Appointment Calendar.

Appointments:

Dr. Smith offers day and evening appointments. If you would like to meet with her, you may schedule a confidential appointment now using our Appointment Calendar.

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