Alannah Smith, MS, LMHCA
About Alannah
Connection is essential. When you are looking for a therapist, you want to find someone you can form a supportive and collaborative relationship with. You want to feel that you are really seen and heard, in an environment that is warm, safe, and nonjudgmental. I strive to create such an environment where you are invited to share your story, explore your experience, and pursue your goals. I embrace the role of a facilitator in my clients’ journeys towards personal growth and my goal is to empower you to access the wisdom and strength already within you. I cultivate therapeutic relationships built on authenticity, empathy, and meeting the client where they are at, and believe all individuals have the capacity to grow and make positive change. My experience includes supporting people with anxiety, mood disorders, ADHD, LGBTQ+ related issues, adjustments and transitions, grief, trauma, and relationship challenges. I currently work with teens, adults, couples, and families. Currently I only work with clients aged 13 or older. Working with teens and young adults is something I particularly enjoy.
Approach
My approach to therapy is integrative; I often use mindfulness and compassion-focused cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, nature therapy, and somatic therapy, tailoring my approach to the unique needs of each individual. I see the power of cultivating self-compassion, something that we are often lacking. I use mindfulness interventions to bring you into the here and now, cognitive techniques to challenge the negative thinking patterns that leave you feeling stuck, solution-focused work to foster a sense of direction, somatic work to offer insight into the mind-body connection, and nature-based interventions to foster a deeper engagement with yourself and the world around you within a uniquely healing environment. One of my dogs will often join in sessions, providing an additional level of therapeutic support. I am happy to work with individuals who are committed to moving forward in pursuit of their therapeutic goals. If this resonates with you – if you feel a sense of connection, I encourage you to take the next step in reaching out today.
Details
Alannah is in network with Premera as well as out of network coverage.