I am licensed in California with 10 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & career difficulties. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Caregiver issues and stress, Life purpose, Multicultural Concerns, Women's issues
CA LCSW 117978
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Maisha Haywood Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Very kind, patient and listens! Gives you worksheets so both parties are on same page!
Written on Jul 30, 2024 after therapy with Maisha for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Dr Haywood Smith is a goal oriented & thought provoking therapist. She is attentive as well as responsive when needs are expressed.
Written on Jun 13, 2024 after therapy with Maisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Very kind and caring. Had a lot of suggestions to help me with my issues.
Written on Jun 01, 2024 after therapy with Maisha for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief
Great listener, Great at breaking down steps for you if you have ADHD, Very welcoming and warm, Checks up on you, Is very understanding, List goes on and on, Dr. Haywood is the best!
Written on May 14, 2024 after therapy with Maisha for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith is so helpful!
Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Maisha for 3 months on issues concerning adhd
Dr.Haywood has been a true support system in my life since working with her. A true anchor ! I am so grateful
Written on Apr 18, 2024 after therapy with Maisha for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd