John J., Smith, LMFTA

I am passionate about working with couples, families and individuals. As a therapist, I respect and honor your culture and personal values. We work together to identify opportunities for change while effectively addressing problems and challenges you are experiencing. My service dog Dante is my companion in my work. I have a hearing disability that affects my hearing range in both ears. He is invaluable in helping identify noises that fall outside my hearing range. He is also very intuitive when a person is experiencing anxiety. He has been trained to work with my clients and me.

I am passionate about working with couples, families and individuals. As a therapist, I respect and honor your culture and personal values. We work together to identify opportunities for change while effectively addressing problems and challenges you are experiencing. My service dog Dante is my companion in my work. I have a hearing disability that affects my hearing range in both ears. He is invaluable in helping identify noises that fall outside my hearing range. He is also very intuitive when a person is experiencing anxiety. He has been trained to work with my clients and me.

Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from Capella University, Minneapolis, MN. Graduated in 2015. 

Bachelor degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Washington, Tacoma, Washington. Graduated in 2010.  

Center of Focus LLC, Tacoma, WA 

Marriage & Family Therapist –  2015-Present  

Tacoma Rescue Mission, Tacoma, WA 

Case Manager, 2018-2019  

Multicare Behavioral Health, Tacoma, WA 

Marriage & Family Therapy Residency, 2014-2015 

I am a member of the following organizations: 

• Pierce County Counselors Association (PCCA) 
• American Association for Marriage and Family Therapist (AAMFT) 
• Washington Association of Marriage and Family Therapist (WAMFT)

I am passionate about working with couples, families and individuals. As a therapist, I respect and honor your culture and personal values. We work together to identify opportunities for change while effectively addressing problems and challenges you are experiencing.