Lauren (Samantha) Smith
(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
I welcome and affirm clients of all identities and backgrounds in my practice.
I look forward to meeting you! I have been practicing since 2015 when I initially began as a school-based therapist and later tranisitioned to my current private practice. I enjoy working with children, especially adolescents, as well as adults. My approach to treatment comes from a strengths based perspective and I use evidence-based strategies, including play therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy, to work with you and collaboratively set goals based on your specific needs. Clients of all backgrounds and identities are welcome in my practice.
Practice hours (CST)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Peer Difficulties
- Perfectionism
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Trauma
Age groups
- Preteens (10-12)
- Teens (13-17)
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Adlerian
- Attachment-Based Therapies
- Culturally-Sensitive Therapy
- Eclectic Approaches
- Erikson/Psychosocial Development
- Feminist Therapy
- Sand Tray Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
- Play Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Location
Accommodations
Entering the practice
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Step-free entry
- Flat path to the front door
- Disabled parking spot (8ft / 2.4m)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
$150 — $200per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Kansas
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Kansas
- Cenpatico – Kansas
- KanCare – Kansas
- Optum – Kansas
- United Health Care – Kansas
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Credentials
Licenses
LSCSW
Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board
4918, Kansas
Certificates
Registered Play Therapist
Association for Play Therapy
I have completed 150 hours of play therapy training for the Registered Play Therapy credential.
Education
University of Kansas
MSW (Master of Social Work), 2015