Victoria Smith, MSW, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Co-Owner
Hi! My name is Victoria Smith- I’m a therapist here at Wellspace Utah, and excited at the idea of supporting you in creating a life-worth-living! I’m both an owner & a therapist, here at the practice, and have been helping clients to meet their goals since 2015. I have a deep passion for growth and evolution, and primarily use Internal Family Systems, alongside concepts and skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to support clients in pursuing both.
Education
Master of Social Work
University of Utah
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
State of Utah
Experience
Certified in DBT, CBT, Level 1 trained IFS, Mindfulness, and trauma-informed care
10 years in clinical practice
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing:
● Discontent and dissatisfaction
● Emotional dysregulation/mood swings
● Anxiety
● Trauma and PTSD
● Relationship challenges
I specialize in working with individuals experiencing:
- Emotional dysregulation and mood swings
- Managing stress
- Anxiety and panic
- Faith Transitions
- Trauma and PTSD
- Relationship challenges
I offer genuine acceptance and connection in a way that allows for us to unpack, understand, and work with emotions, empowering you to become unstuck and to navigate life as your authentic self. It doesn’t take long to nail down strategies and skills for immediate and long-lasting improvement to your quality of life! I also have a deep love of the Internal Family Systems model of therapy, and am passionate about everyone’s opportunity to liberate themselves from past pain and outdated core beliefs. Everybody has the ability to create an incredible life for themselves, regardless of their circumstances. Together, we’ll combine proven, research-based therapies (IFS, DBT, CBT,
I am passionate about what I do–I’m not afraid to dig in and do the work. I also love to laugh and try not to take myself too seriously.
When I’m not working with clients, you’ll find me spending time with my family and friends, at the gym, or studying all kinds of perspectives on wellness, the mind, and spirituality! I also LOVE to travel and encounter new experiences. As a therapist, I’m so grateful to be in a role that synthesizes both my professional and personal passions!