Psychologist in Wellesley, Massachusetts Frederick Smith, Psychologist
Gender Identity: Male (He/Him)
Ages Served: 18-75+
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Frederick Smith, PhD, PsyD
Specializes In:
Dr. Frederick Smith believes that addressing the adult, older adult, couple or family needs should fit and be tailored by utilizing a wide range of interventions that includes cognitive-behavioral therapies and may include physical, psycho-social, life-span and creative approaches. He is a licensed clinical psychologist who provides individual, couples and family therapy for adults and older adults with anxiety, mood disorders, relationship problems, transition issues, trauma, grief and loss and cultural issues. Dr. Frederick Smith achieved his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology at Tufts University. He earned his Master of Arts Degree in Counseling from Assumption College and his Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Clinical Psychology specializing in child and family and neuropsychology at Alliant University (formerly California School of Professional Psychology-Fresno). Dr. Smith completed internships at West Outreach Community Mental Health Center and Fresno County Department of Mental Health, Adult Day Treatment/Older Adult Day Treatment.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
- Couples Therapy: Ages 27-75+
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- Ability status
- ADHD
- Aging
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Retirement
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
Couples Therapy
Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.
- Ability status
- Aging
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Depression/feeling down
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- Focus, concentration & memory
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Other women's health concerns
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- PMS & PMDD
- Premarital counseling
- Racial identity
- Retirement
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
Languages
- English
Education
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California School of Professional Psychology- Fresno
FAQs
Please call us at 781-239-3550 to schedule an appointment with Frederick Smith.
Frederick Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 781-239-3550 to find out Frederick Smith's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Frederick Smith:
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tufts
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 781-239-3550 to see how we can help.
Frederick Smith is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Frederick Smith works at:
Yes, Frederick Smith does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Frederick Smith is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: