- Family of origin issues
- Relationship and intimacy
- CBT and narrative methods
About Albert
Dr. Albert Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Texas with 25 years of clinical experience. He works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship and parenting concerns, addictions, mood issues, and family of origin matters. He also addresses attachment and intimacy-related issues brought on by earlier family roles and patterns.
He uses straightforward conversation and focused techniques to help people understand how early family dynamics show up now. Sessions look at patterns such as control, codependency, communication problems, and commitment worries. He also supports people facing grief, career stress, compassion fatigue, and life transitions.
Dr. Smith draws from client-centered methods to keep the conversation grounded in the person's own priorities. He uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Narrative and solution-focused techniques help clarify practical next steps and new meanings for recurring problems.
His background includes a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate in psychology, and he holds an LMFT in Texas. Over 25 years he has worked with a wide range of concerns, including blended family issues, caregiver stress, and substance use difficulties.
In sessions he talks through goals, small experiments, and communication skills people can try between meetings. He also helps people who identify as LGBT, those exploring kink and alternative sex culture, and those coping with abandonment or attachment wounds. If family of origin patterns keep repeating, he helps people see where those patterns begin and what to adjust next.
Approach to online work and therapeutic methods
Dr. Smith commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in his work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own concerns and priorities, encouraging open discussion and reflection. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior, offering experiments and concrete exercises to try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the process. He works collaboratively with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences, and he adjusts plans as new information comes up during sessions.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit meetings around work and family obligations, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits a schedule. It can also make sessions more practical for people who need a quieter setting, less bandwidth, or a flexible way to keep therapy going during life changes.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does he address?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, parenting, self-esteem, mood disorders, and family of origin issues among other concerns.
What is his therapeutic style?
His style is conversational and client-centered, using practical tools from CBT, narrative, and solution-focused methods to address problems and set goals.
How much experience does he have?
He has 25 years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of issues, including attachment and intimacy-related problems.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is an LMFT licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does he accept international clients?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How does billing or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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