Carla Smith Phd, lcsw, LMFT

Hi! I’m Dr. Carla. I help adults build healthy relationships – with themself and one another – as they navigate life’s many changes. Whether you are healing from past trauma, grieving, or adjusting to changes, our work will be dedicated to creating the life/relationship you deeply desire. My role is to create a space where healing and growth can occur. I have served the Atlanta community for 15 years as a mental health therapist, coach, and educator.
I typically work with my clients on the following:
I have a PhD and MSW from the University of Georgia. I am dually licensed in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, #CSW005381) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, #MFT001383).
I enjoy spending time with my husband and young children, binge-watching reruns of 80s/90s sitcoms and practicing yoga/meditation.
I typically work with my clients on the following:
- Identity formation and expression
- Self-discovery and building confidence
- Relationship therapy, focused on emotional expression and attachment
- Maternal mental health (both during pregnancy and postpartum)
- Family formation (including people trying to conceive, new parenthood, and pre-marital education)
I have a PhD and MSW from the University of Georgia. I am dually licensed in the state of Georgia as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW, #CSW005381) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT, #MFT001383).
I enjoy spending time with my husband and young children, binge-watching reruns of 80s/90s sitcoms and practicing yoga/meditation.