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Cayla Smith

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Cayla Smith

t-LMFT

​Cayla is a temporarily licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (tLMFT) with a Master of Arts Degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MA-MFT) from Mount Mercy University. She approaches the therapeutic process through a systemic and holistic lens and believes that the client is the expert in their own life. She leans into her personal values of authenticity, compassion, and connection to meet people where they are in their journey of life. 

 

To schedule an appointment with Cayla, contact her by email. 

Openings: Accepting New Clients

About Cayla

Cayla places high value and commitment on the development of an authentic therapeutic relationship built on trust, safety, and genuine curiosity and serves as a guide for clients throughout their journey of self-discovery, growth, and healing. She strives to cultivate a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and gender-affirming space where each client may feel seen, heard, and valued. Cayla works collaboratively with the client to explore areas of attachment, strengths, and resources to identify possibilities built upon hope for a brighter future. Cayla’s understanding of human development, relational dynamics, and challenges throughout the lifespan did not just begin in graduate school.

 

Cayla has served 10+ years in the healthcare field in various roles including Nursing Home Administrator, Social Worker, and Caregiver Support Specialist. In addition, Cayla’s personal experiences with trauma have provided her with a deeper understanding of and compassion for others going through difficult circumstances. These professional and personal experiences have provided Cayla with a vast array of knowledge and experiences in navigating many of life’s challenges throughout all facets of life.

 

In her personal time, Cayla enjoys spending time with her husband, her daughter, and her two dogs. She also enjoys spending time in nature, drinking coffee, cooking, reading a good book, listening to Country music, and watching movies. Cayla feels honored and privileged to be able to sit with you, your loved ones, and/or your family as you navigate all of life’s stages, phases, and transitions.

Specialties

  • Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy (EFT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Availability

Mondays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Tuesdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesdays: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Thursdays: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Fridays: 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Niches

  • Couples and Partnerships
  • Blended Families
  • Parent-Child Relationships
  • Child & Adolescent Development and Mental Health
  • Post-partum maternal and Paternal Mental Health
  • Healthcare Workers
  • Medical Family Therapy
  • Older Adults
  • Family Caregivers and Dementia Care
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Grief and Loss
  • Neurodivergence
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