Dr. Gillan Smith
Licensed Psychologist (Utah)
Coach (USA & International)
Helping you create peace and balance
Coach (USA & International)
“When you work with a coach, your life changes by design rather than by default” Author Unknown
Therapy (Utah)
“Although the world is full of suffering, it is also full of overcoming it.”
Helen Keller
ABOUT GILLAN
I grew up in Western Canada in Calgary in the 60's and 70's in the foothills of the Canadian Rockies. I was the fourth of eight children. We experienced our share of poverty and chaos growing up in that era, and I always wanted to make sense of it. I was a listener from a young age. I still value and have always valued listening to people share themselves, their stories and history.
I am a Licensed Psychologist in Utah and my Ph.D. is in Counseling Psychology from Brigham Young University. My main focuses in therapy are ADHD, Autism, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, grief, ketamine assisted therapy, gaining a sense of self, repairing the past and navigating challenging relationships.
I coach adolescents, young adults and adults outside of Utah who are working on their own issues as well as parents who are navigating the complexities of launching teens and young adults into this challenging, chaotic and confusing world.
I have invested the past 37+ years helping adults/parents and their adolescent and young adult children navigate to a place of better balance.
I continue to have a very fulfilling career helping individuals and families create peace and balance. I have worked in Alaska, Virginia and Utah as a psychologist and coach.
Over the past few years, after decades of working in programs, I decided to hang out my own shingle as psychologist and coach. I am the owner and operator of a counseling and coaching practice in Mapleton, Utah, where I live on the main floor of our house with my wife.
Our basement has become a staging ground and launching pad for our four young adult children who range in age from 21 to 30. They are each pursuing their own paths of independence, relationship and discovery and are frequent visitors and at times, boarders in our basement. (Currently two of them, as well as partner and pets).
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
Therapy and Coaching for the past 37+ years
I am a Licensed Psychologist and coach for adolescents, young adults, as well as adults and parents launching teens and young adults. I worked with amazing students and staff as a wilderness therapist for both nomadic and adventure base models. I have also worked as a private practice therapist, dean, program director, supervisor, clinical director and adjunct professor in Alaska, Virginia and Utah.
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology
Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, Brigham Young University, 1997. Included supervised practicum at Benchmark Regional Hospital in Midvale, Utah.
Master’s Degree in Counseling and Guidance and WPPS
Brigham Young University, 1990. Included supervised practicums, completed at Aspen Achievement Association, Loa, Utah and Psychological Associates, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Licensed Psychologist
Utah license number 293981-2501
COACHING (USA & INT’L)
While I am a Licensed Psychologist in the state of Utah, I do not offer therapy services across state lines. Relational or personal coaching is different from therapy/counseling in that it’s focus is to facilitate personal and relational development, not to treat psychopathology. Therefore, when I coach, I do not diagnose or treat mental illness. Coaching also requires the capacity in the client to tolerate direct input without it overwhelming or compromising one’s general functioning.
Coaching is designed to uncover capacity and potential in the client with a focus on the client living up to his or her relational and personal potential.
If you and I, at any time, determine that coaching is not a good fit by itself (e.g. there is evidence of psychopathology and the need for therapeutic support), I will support you in finding a suitable licensed therapist within your state to offer the services you need, either in place of our work or in addition to our work. Coaching services are not intended to diagnose or treat mental illness or replace counseling services by a licensed individual within your state.
Rate
$200 for a 50 minute session
Payment
Payment by credit card, cash or check at the time of service.
Insurance
Insurance companies do not cover coaching or consultation services, as these services are not intended to diagnose or treat psychopathology and mental illness.
Cancellation Policy
Please provide 24 hours notice. Otherwise, the client is responsible for the cost of the scheduled appointment
Format and Frequency
Coaching sessions can be conducted in person or by teleconference through an online HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platform. Webcam required.
Office Hours & Availability
Weekday daytime appointments are available. Please call or email for availability.
THERAPY (UTAH)
I provide counseling to adolescents, young adults and adults. It has been my privilege to be immersed in emotional healing for the past 37+ years. I believe that this work is frequently about repairing connections with others and within yourself, including learning to love yourself. I will help you and support you in facing hard things and finding happiness. Through thoughtful questions, I can come to see how you got stuck and I can join you in getting unstuck. I practice being open to the life experience of each person who has the courage to share their history with me. I engage various modalities of treatment, including: a lifetime of honing my practice of trusting my intuition; trauma work; history-taking; family systems work; sitting with unpleasant feelings until they pass and then make room for the good stuff. You can find peace and happiness again. I can help.
Rate
$200 for a 50 minute session
Payment
Payment by credit card, cash or check at the time of service.
Insurance
While I offer therapy in the state of Utah, I do not work directly with insurance companies. Once you and I are able to uncover the nature of your concerns, if you request, I will provide a CPT code and an ICD-10 code that you can share with I will provide you with a CPT code and an ICD-10 code on an invoice that you can provide to your insurance company, and you can work directly with your insurance to determine reimbursement. The amount of reimbursement is between you and your insurance company. You are responsible to pay for the session at the time of service.
Cancellation Policy
Please provide 24 hours notice. Otherwise, the client is responsible for half the cost of the scheduled appointment
Format and Frequency
Therapy sessions can be conducted in person or by teleconference through an online HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platform. Webcam required.
Office Hours & Availability
Weekday day appointments are available. Please call or email for availability.
Testimonials
“I have worked professionally with Dr. Gillan Smith for nearly 10 years. I have watched many individuals, couples and families heal after years of struggling to make the progress they need and desire. He is caring, clear and capable in helping people who want to heal and achieve results to make and maintain those gains. He is who I think of when I think of referring one of my loved ones to counseling.”
“I have had the pleasure of knowing and working with Dr. Gillan Smith for nearly 30 years. He is a refreshingly compassionate and intelligent therapist and coach with keen clinical insights who can relate to anyone. He is a powerful change agent with that wonderful blend of caring directness. He is a therapist’s therapist. A great sense of humor with the ability to set you straight is what he has to offer.”
“Gillan wraps you up in his gentle manner and takes you to the dark places you didn’t know you were protecting. I have known and worked with Gillan for years and still seek him out for that deep plunge into the psyche his is SO good at. He is knowledgeable, compassionate and funny too!”
“Over the past fifteen years, I have worked alongside Gillan. I cannot imagine where I, or the countless number of families he has served, would be without him. He brings clarity and calm to chaos with a sense of humility unmatched by anyone I know.”