Tracy Cleo Smith

“We are now able to see the essential ingredient that makes psychotherapy effective and successful. Is is not “unconditional positive regard,” nor is it magical words, techniques, or postures; it is human involvement and struggle. It is the willingness of the therapist to extend himself or herself for the purpose of nurturing the patient’s growth – willingness to go out on a limb, to truly involve oneself at an emotional level in the relationship.” M.Scott Peck, MD Welcome! I am a psychologist in the Oakland area where I have been working with adults for 15 years. While I am a “generalist,” my training has largely focused on anxiety. I find it rewarding helping my clients to feel safe, to process feelings of loss associated with trauma, and to rebuild their lives. I’ve always been a curious person, which leaves no room for being judgmental. I work to help clients see that they are not somehow strange or “damaged;” and, instead focus on emotional growth. I am trained in DBT, which impro