I'm here to help your:
Individuals (ages 16+)
- Anxiety
- Depression
- LGTBQ+
- OCD
- PTSD
- Attachment Disorder
- Faith Crisis/Faith Transitions
- Grief and Loss
Couples
- Premarital
- Marriage Counseling
- Intimacy Improvement
Group
- Compassion Focused Therapy
- LGTBQ+
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
Emotional Focused Therapy (EFT)
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy
Steve Smith,
PhD Licensed Psychologist
Background:
Steve was born and raised in Provo and is happy to call Utah County home. He loves doing anything outdoors, especially backpacking and fishing. When not at work, Steve can be found exploring the canyons and trails of Southern Utah with his family. Steve and his wife Klyss have three children and five grandchildren.
Education and Work Experience:
Steve works part time for Sandstone Psychology. He retired from BYU in 2022 after working 30 years in BYU's Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). He was director of CAPS from 2011 to 2021. Steve has maintained a private practice since 1992.
Steve received his bachelor's degree in Special Education and his master's degree in Counseling and Guidance from BYU. He received his doctorate in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Prior to coming to BYU, Steve worked in counseling centers at the University of Minnesota and University of Utah. Additionally, Steve served as an adjunct faculty member in the BYU Counseling Psychology Doctoral program for 12 years.
Therapy Approach:
Steve has extensive training and experience in empirically supported treatments, specifically Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. During his doctoral training, Steve completed courses at the University of Minnesota's Marriage and Family Therapy program and has practiced couple's therapy since 1988. During therapy, Steve strives to create an atmosphere of warmth, understanding, and empathy. He believes that change takes place when clients feel safe and free to examine their thinking and learn to treat themselves with compassion and understanding.