Emily Smith
LISW • Licensed Independent Social Worker
About
Emily Smith, LISW, is a licensed independent social worker and a certified Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction™ (MBSR) instructor. She completed her MBSR™ teacher training at the University of California, San Diego Medical School's Center for Mindfulness and has trained with Jon Kabat-Zinn.
She works with adults aged 25 and older on anxiety disorders, chronic stress, perfectionism, self-criticism, controlling behavior, and relationship issues. She uses Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and MBSR to tailor treatment.
At Prairie Wellness she offers individual therapy and teaches MBSR classes. Her approach is compassionate and holistic, informed by daily meditation practice, annual 10-day silent meditation retreats, and ongoing sixteen-month advanced training, and focuses on building self-awareness, resilience, and self-compassion.
Qualifications
Education
- Master of Social Work
Certifications, Memberships & Training
- Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction Teacher Training
State Licenses
- Licensed Independent Social Worker
Specialties & Expertise
Specializations
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Mindfulness training
- Stress
State Licenses
- Iowa
Race, Gender & Sexual Sensitivities
- LGBTQ+ Allied
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Locations
Prairie Wellness - Des Moines Main Office
3209 Ingersoll Ave, 100
Des Moines, IA 50312
Prairie Wellness - Des Moines Suite 112
3209 Ingersoll Ave, Suite 112
Des Moines, IA 50312
Prairie Wellness - Des Moines Suite 207
3209 Ingersoll Ave, UNIT 207
Des Moines, IA 50312