Dr. Stephanie Smith

Dr. Stephanie Smith

I am a licensed psychologist and owner of Front Range Psychological Associates in a suburb of Denver, Colorado. I help people with all kinds of issues, but particularly enjoy working with women. In addition to my work as a psychologist, I am also a mom and am always looking for ways to make parenting easier, fun, and more effective.

Posts by Dr. Stephanie Smith:

Sex, Costumes and Rock Band: The Ingredients For a Stress-Free Holiday

It’s that time of year again.  The holidays are quickly approaching, and with them come stressors that many of us are able to hold at bay throughout the other 10 or 11 months of the year.  Family stress, financial stress, weight management stress, job stress, friend stress – all these areas of stress, worry and [...]

Super Psychologists – Even Better Than You Thought!

 
Most people know that psychologists are experts in providing therapy or counseling.  We have all seen television shows and movies depicting a “typical” psychologist’s office on a “typical” day on the job.  Comfy couches, shelves full of books, and lots of pregnant pauses followed by insightful comments are what most of us think of when [...]

Why Does it Hurt So Much? Grieving the Loss of a Pet

 
As many as 63% of American households include a pet, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers.  And many of these pets are full-fledged members of their families.  Sharing in holidays, meals, vacations, and family photos – pets are an important part of our lives and our mental health.  Much has been written about the [...]