- Client-centered care
- Solution-oriented work
- Focus on relationships
About Albert
Dr. Albert Smith is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 25 years of clinical experience. He focuses on helping people find hope and practical ways forward when life feels overwhelming. He is based in Texas and offers therapy in English.
Dr. Smith approaches sessions in a straightforward, collaborative way. He uses client-centered methods to listen and reflect what matters most to the person in front of him. He also draws on cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small experiments that can change daily life.
Over the years he has supported people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, addictions, grief, and trauma and abuse. He also helps with relationship and intimacy-related issues, communication problems, codependency, and challenges that come with blended families or caregiving roles. He can talk through concerns related to LGBT identity, ADHD, and career or life transitions.
Sessions are aimed at clear goals and manageable steps. Dr. Smith combines narrative and solution-focused ideas to help people reframe painful stories and focus on usable changes. He tends to keep language plain and practical, and he works with each person to choose the approach that fits their goals.
He holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy and a doctorate in psychology, and he is a Texas LMFT. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.
How his approaches translate to online therapy
Client-centered therapy focuses on understanding the person's experience and reflecting what matters most, helping people feel heard and clarify goals. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) looks at specific thoughts and behaviors and uses short experiments or practice tasks to reduce anxiety, manage mood, or change unhelpful patterns. Existential therapy helps people face difficult questions about meaning and choice when life transitions or loss make things feel uncertain.Figuring out the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences rather than prescribing one fixed route. That collaboration includes checking how well an approach is working and adjusting it over time.
The biography does not list which session formats are offered, so confirm the available online options before booking. In general, online therapy can make scheduling easier, help fit sessions around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow for short check-ins when a full session is not needed. These practical benefits often make it simpler to keep therapy consistent while juggling everyday demands.
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Experience
25+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar concerns, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, and relationship or intimacy-related issues among other concerns.
How does he approach therapy?
His style blends client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral and solution-focused techniques to set goals and test practical changes.
What is his clinical background?
He has 25 years of experience and holds a master’s degree in marriage and family therapy plus a doctorate in psychology.
Where is he licensed and based?
He practices in Texas and is licensed as an LMFT in that state.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm the available formats before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.