The client-therapist relationship is one of the most important factors in determining client outcomes. Establishing a safe-space and trusting relationship allows us to explore your experiences and offer new perspectives that can promote healing and personal growth. My core theoretical orientation in graduate school was humanistic-existential, though I have also received extensive training in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), particularly Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and C...
Life sucks. Sometimes you need someone to help it feel less sucky. Other times, you just need someone to agree with you. Life is about balancing acceptance and change, and my therapy reflects that. My favorite therapies that I’ve seen change not only my clients’ lives, but also my life, include dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and exposure therapy (ERP). But ultimately, I think the best therapy is being accepted for who you are. My expertise is in treating issues that result from anxiety (g...
I have a strong desire to help others feel understood, to confront both joy and pain, and to support others in not only surviving, but reviving and thriving through this one wild and precious life. I have been told I specialize in “you go girl therapy”, and I tend to agree. I want to provide you with support, empathy, a shoulder to cry on, and to join you in celebration dances as you work to meet your goals. Can’t wait to work with you, Mama! Navigating my own path through the great adventure...
Helping you overcome anxiety, avoidance, stress, and crippling perfectionism so you can live with purpose, passion, and fulfillment....
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Hello, My name is Dalyn Pacheco-Smith. I received my degrees from University of Hawai’i at Mānoa and University of San Francisco. At the University of San Francisco, I earned my Master's in Counseling Psychology with a focus on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Marriage and Family Therapy. Working with and supporting the well-being of college students, both undergraduate and graduate, is a passion that I have worked toward and I am grateful for the opportunity to do so. In college, there are so m...
From birth to present, every individual has a unique story. Some parts of that story will be remembered fondly, and other parts may feel difficult, scary, or overwhelming. I strive to create a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental environment where my clients can feel comfortable sharing their narratives and working towards a greater sense of hope and understanding. As a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, I am skilled to help you sort through the obstac...
People often struggle with feelings of sadness, anxiety, and emotional responses they do not understand. Counseling can be very helpful in identifying the source of these symptoms and undoing negative effects of previous life events. . I find great fulfillment in helping individuals to gain a better understanding of who they are at their core as well as how past events and circumstances have affected them in order to move towards genuine healing. One of the most important aspects of therapy ...
Kerry has extensive experience working with individuals, couples, and families looking to improve themselves and their relationships. She sees success in working from a systemic approach where even if she is working with an individual will related their experiences and behavior to the system in which they have been or are currently involved. Kerry helps clients better understand their pasts and helps shape their futures by pointing out patterns that have developed in her clients lives as well as...