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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, mindfulness training, and stress.</p><p>She works with adults aged 25 and older facing anxiety disorders, chronic stress, perfectionism, self-criticism, and relationship issues. Smith's academic experience began at Iowa State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree.</p><p>She pursued a master's degree in social work at the University of St. Her mindfulness expertise is enhanced by training at the University of California, San Diego Medical School's Center for Mindfulness, and additional studies with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.</p><p>At Prairie Wellness, Smith uses Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She offers individual therapy and mindfulness courses, creating a and holistic environment.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Iowa</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/local/des-moines-ia\">Des Moines, IA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"https://www.mentalhealth.com/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, mindfulness training, and stress. She works with adults aged 25 and older facing anxiety disorders, chronic stress, perfectionism, self-criticism, and relationship issues. Smith's academic experience began at Iowa State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree. She pursued a master's degree in social work at the University of St. Her mindfulness expertise is enhanced by training at the University of California, San Diego Medical School's Center for Mindfulness, and additional studies with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D. At Prairie Wellness, Smith uses Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She offers individual therapy and mindfulness courses, creating a and holistic environment. Inclusive care LGBTQ+ Allied Practitioner gender Female Professional types Therapist · Social Worker Session types Individual Licensed states Iowa Local Communities Des Moines, IA Topic Communities Anxiety Depression Self-Care No contributions are linked to this profile yet. Specialties Qualifications Location Contact Specialties Anxiety Depression Mindfulness training Stress Inclusive care LGBTQ+ Allied Session types Individual Professional title Licensed Independent Social Worker Credentials LISW Licensed states Iowa Des Moines, IA 3209 Ingersoll Ave 100 Des Moines, IA 50312 Open map and directions for 3209 Ingersoll Ave 100 Des Moines, IA 50312 in a new tab Des Moines, IA · © OpenStreetMap contributors Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you. Des Moines, IA (515) 207-1705 Visit website Are you Emily Smith? 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Areas of focus include anxiety, depression, mindfulness training, and stress.</p><p>She works with adults aged 25 and older facing anxiety disorders, chronic stress, perfectionism, self-criticism, and relationship issues. Smith's academic experience began at Iowa State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree.</p><p>She pursued a master's degree in social work at the University of St. Her mindfulness expertise is enhanced by training at the University of California, San Diego Medical School's Center for Mindfulness, and additional studies with Jon Kabat-Zinn, Ph.D.</p><p>At Prairie Wellness, Smith uses Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, Compassion-Focused Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She offers individual therapy and mindfulness courses, creating a and holistic environment.</p><dl class=\"person-facts\"><div><dt>Inclusive care</dt><dd>LGBTQ+ Allied</dd></div><div><dt>Practitioner gender</dt><dd>Female</dd></div><div><dt>Professional types</dt><dd>Therapist · Social Worker</dd></div><div><dt>Session types</dt><dd>Individual</dd></div><div><dt>Licensed states</dt><dd>Iowa</dd></div></dl><section class=\"person-regional-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"local-communities\"><h2 id=\"local-communities\">Local Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/local/des-moines-ia\">Des Moines, IA</a></li></ul></section><section class=\"person-related-communities\" id=\"topic-communities\" aria-labelledby=\"topic-communities-heading\"><h2 id=\"topic-communities-heading\">Topic Communities</h2><ul><li><a href=\"/community/anxiety\">Anxiety</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/depression\">Depression</a></li><li><a href=\"/community/self-care\">Self-Care</a></li></ul></section></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-contributions\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"contributions\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-empty\"><p>No contributions are linked to this profile yet.</p></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"tab-care\" class=\"person-panel person-view\" id=\"care\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-care-layout\"><nav aria-label=\"Care details\" aria-orientation=\"horizontal\" class=\"person-care-nav\" role=\"tablist\"><a aria-controls=\"specialties\" aria-selected=\"true\" href=\"#specialties\" id=\"care-tab-specialties\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\">Specialties</a><a aria-controls=\"qualifications\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#qualifications\" id=\"care-tab-qualifications\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Qualifications</a><a aria-controls=\"locations\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#locations\" id=\"care-tab-locations\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Location</a><a aria-controls=\"connect\" aria-selected=\"false\" href=\"#connect\" id=\"care-tab-connect\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Contact</a></nav><div class=\"person-care-content\"><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-specialties\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"specialties\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><h2>Specialties</h2><ul><li>Anxiety</li><li>Depression</li><li>Mindfulness training</li><li>Stress</li></ul><h3>Inclusive care</h3><ul><li>LGBTQ+ Allied</li></ul><h3>Session types</h3><ul><li>Individual</li></ul></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-qualifications\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"qualifications\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"provider-qualifications\"><div><h3>Professional title</h3><p>Licensed Independent Social Worker</p></div><div><h3>Credentials</h3><p>LISW</p></div><div><h3>Licensed states</h3><ul><li>Iowa</li></ul></div></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-locations\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"locations\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-office\"><h3>Des Moines, IA</h3><address>3209 Ingersoll Ave<br>100<br>Des Moines, IA 50312</address><div class=\"person-map-preview\"><iframe aria-hidden=\"true\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/export/embed.html?bbox=-93.695906%2C41.568585%2C-93.625906%2C41.604585&amp;layer=mapnik\" tabindex=\"-1\" title=\"Map of Des Moines, IA\"></iframe><a aria-label=\"Open map and directions for 3209 Ingersoll Ave 100 Des Moines, IA 50312 in a new tab\" class=\"person-map-open\" href=\"https://www.openstreetmap.org/search?query=3209+Ingersoll+Ave+100+Des+Moines%2C+IA+50312&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=map_directions&amp;utm_id=site-people-emily-smith&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><span class=\"visually-hidden\">Open map and directions for 3209 Ingersoll Ave 100 Des Moines, IA 50312 in a new tab</span></a></div><small class=\"person-map-credit\">Des Moines, IA · © OpenStreetMap contributors</small></div></section><section aria-labelledby=\"care-tab-connect\" class=\"person-care-panel\" id=\"connect\" role=\"tabpanel\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"person-contact\"><p>Ask about availability, fees, and whether the approach is right for you.</p><div class=\"person-contact-actions\"><div><p>Des Moines, IA</p><a class=\"provider-call\" href=\"tel:5152071705\">(515) 207-1705</a></div><a class=\"provider-secondary provider-website\" href=\"https://www.prairiewellness.com/doctor/emily-smith-lisw/?utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=libra&amp;utm_content=provider_website&amp;utm_id=site-people-emily-smith&amp;utm_source=mentalhealth.com\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit website</a></div></div></section></div></div></section></div></div></div><div class=\"provider-owner person-claim\"><p>Are you Emily Smith?</p><a data-claim-listing=\"/people/emily-smith\" href=\"/people/claim\">Claim this listing</a></div></div>"}}