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- CMS NPI Registry License check NPI 1528403912 recorded Jul 2026
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About Dena Smith
Dena Smith, Marriage and Family Therapist Candidate is a Black LMFT practicing in Seattle, WA. Dena offers in-person visits and is currently accepting new patients.
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Black patients and Therapy (LMFT)
Black LMFTs (Marriage & Family Therapists): couples, families, and systemic therapy. Trained to treat the relationship system, not just the individual.
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs) are master's-level clinicians trained specifically in systemic therapy, treating the relationship as the "patient," not just the individuals. That framing is powerful for Black families navigating intergenerational trauma, mixed-status households, co-parenting after divorce, or in-law dynamics. Research in Journal of Marital and Family Therapy (2018) found culturally matched LMFTs improved couples-therapy outcomes for Black clients by 30 percent.
Common reasons to book an LMFT
- Couples therapy and premarital counseling
- Co-parenting after divorce or separation
- Blended family and stepfamily dynamics
- Parent-teen conflict
- Adult children and aging parent relationships
- Infidelity recovery, affair repair
When to book
- Same fight repeating for months without resolution
- Considering separation or divorce
- Trust breach: infidelity, financial deception
- Parenting disagreements affecting kids
Advocacy prompts
- Do you work with couples of color, same-sex couples, or polyamorous couples?
- What's your approach if one partner won't attend?
- How many sessions do typical couples need?
Frequently asked questions
Is Dena Smith accepting new patients?
Yes, Dena Smith is accepting new patients.
Where is Dena Smith's practice located?
Dena Smith practices at 809 E CHESTNUT ST, Seattle, WA 982255221. Phone: 360-788-6430.
Does Dena Smith offer telehealth?
Dena Smith sees patients in person at their listed office.
What does a Therapy (LMFT) treat?
Black LMFTs (Marriage & Family Therapists): couples, families, and systemic therapy. Trained to treat the relationship system, not just the individual.
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