Shennie Smith and Associates Therapy Group
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Meet The Team
Shennie is deeply passionate about supporting clients in healing from trauma, both through conventional talk therapy, EMDR and ketamine-assisted therapy. Shennie sees individuals and couples in her practice, and specializes in creating healthy relationships with self and others in order to heal and move forward from past wounding. She utilizes evidence-based practices and tailors each client's therapeutic experience to their needs, preferences and presenting problems through attentive listening, collaboration and attunement. Contact Shennie for a free consultation!​
Phone: 805-694-8901
Tessah's passion is helping people discover, accept, and embrace their authentic selves. She works with clients from all populations on a variety of different issues, and specializes in treating adults with ADHD, addiction/recovery, and issues of race-based trauma. Tessah works with adult individuals, adolescents, and couples. She is currently offering Telehealth sessions Monday-Friday, and in-person appointments in office on Saturdays. Contact Tessah to schedule a free consultation!
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Phone: 805-626-0574
Talia is passionate about empowering others on their journey towards self-love, connection, and liberation. She is committed to helping people move through fear, sadness, anger, and insecurities to make lasting and impactful changes in their lives. Talia is a gender- and sex-affirming trauma-informed therapist who specializes in working with LGBTQIA2S+ issues and non-monogamy. Talia sees teens, adults, couples, and families. She offers sessions via telehealth or in person. Contact Talia to schedule a free consultation call today!
Phone: 805-699-6443
Zoe Maritorena
Associate Marriage and Family
Therapist, AMFT 507225
Zoe’s framework is rooted in compassion and attunement, which helps her clients feel like they can come home to themselves after being disconnected from themselves and the world around them. Zoe works with teens, adults, and couples, and specializes in treating those struggling with depression, anxiety, and trauma. She uses collaborative and integrative approaches that are tailored to the needs of each individual client. She is available Monday-Friday both in person and via telehealth. Contact Zoe to schedule a free consultation.
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Phone: 805-364-4406
Cory Nelson
Associate Marriage and Family
Therapist, AMFT 507225
Cory offers a candid, compassionate, safe and nonjudgmental space where you can openly explore your thoughts and emotions. He works with individuals living through identity development, emotional stress, relationship challenges, and life transitions. His approach is collaborative and tailored to your needs, helping you build insight, develop practical coping strategies and create meaningful advancement in your emotional autonomy.
Whether you’re feeling stuck or seeking personal growth, working with Cory means you will be supported while experiencing change, improvement, and growth. His
goal is for you to feel heard, understood, and empowered.
Phone: 805-500-0655
Tessah, Shennie, Zoe, Cory & Talia
look forward to hearing from you!
