Victoria (Tori) Smith, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker #104872

Pronouns: she/her

Welcome!

I’m a lifelong resident of the South Bay, and I’m very grateful to practice in the same area I call home. I’m fascinated by the mind-body connection, especially when it comes to healing emotional wounds. My love and enthusiasm for this work only continues to grow as I see how impactful it is for so many people.

When we give ourselves permission to truly feel our feelings without judgment or force we gain deep and meaningful insights about who are and lives we want to lead. It can be scary to face uncomfortable emotions and memories head on because, more often than not, we were never actually taught how to do that. I’m here to support you through every step of the process. This is the work I feel so honored to be a part of.

I will work with you in a way that will not only facilitate emotional healing, but will allow you to feel more connected to your body. This type of therapy, known as somatic psychotherapy, is particularly helpful if you have have experienced trauma and have felt subsequent physical symptoms, such as migraines or chronic pain.

Somatic therapy can also be very valuable if you are experiencing anxiety, depression, and any day-to-day stressors. The goal of this type of therapy is to strengthen your sense of safety and calm in your own body, and therefore in your life in general. With safety as the foundation, I strive to help you gain a sense of confidence, purpose, and clarity about the life you would like to build for yourself.

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts - University of California, Santa Barbara

    • Psychology and Applied Psychology

  • Master of Social Work - University of Southern California

    • Concentration in Adults, Mental Health, and Wellness


Trainings

  • Brainspotting Trained - Phase 1 & Phase 2 (Here is a quick video about how it works.)

  • EMDR Trained - Part 1 & Part 2

Member of the California Society for Clinical Social Work



 

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