Meet Regan

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
(AMFT #152248)

Regan offers a space where individuals can show up as they are, free of judgment. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and direct with a touch of humor—holding space for the hard stuff while keeping therapy real and meaningful.

Regan offers a space where individuals can show up as they are, free of judgment. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and direct with a touch of humor—holding space for the hard stuff while keeping therapy real and meaningful.

She understands that traditional talk therapy isn’t for everyone, so she integrates creative interventions like cinematherapy, art, and interactive tools to make sessions more engaging.

Before becoming a therapist, Regan worked in the film and television industry for major studios such as FX Networks and Marvel. Her love of storytelling shapes her approach, and she enjoys using film and television to help clients explore emotions and perspectives.

She has extensive experience supporting teenagers facing suicidal thoughts and self-harm, traumatic grief, body dysmorphia, neurodivergence, and the aftermath of sexual assault. Adolescence is a time of intense emotions, identity exploration, and self-worth struggles. Regan also provides an affirming space for LGBTQ+ youth navigating identity, family acceptance, and societal pressures.

For those navigating family challenges—whether estrangement, separation, or restructuring after divorce and coping with its lasting effects—Regan helps clients process emotions, strengthen communication, and rebuild trust.

With over five years of experience working with neurodivergent children, adolescents, and their families—including training in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)—Regan recognizes that everyone processes the world differently. Therapy isn’t one-size-fits-all; she adapts to what works best for each client.

Much of her work centers on how early experiences shape self-perception and emotional patterns. Healing isn’t about fixing what’s ‘wrong’—it’s about understanding yourself in a way that fosters real change.

Regan has in-depth knowledge of complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD) and how it manifests in ways that aren’t always obvious: perfectionism that feels like survival, relationships that mirror old wounds, or a constant sense of walking on eggshells. Trauma can leave the body at war with itself—overwhelming emotions, self-image struggles, or thoughts too heavy to speak aloud.

Regan’s goal isn’t just coping—it’s helping clients unburden these patterns to create lasting change.

A South Bay native and South High alumna from Torrance, Regan understands the unique challenges of the community she serves. She offers both in-person and virtual therapy sessions to accommodate different needs and preferences.

You don’t have to figure it all out alone. If you’re feeling stuck, Regan offers a space where you can begin healingon your terms, in your own way.

Outside of therapy, she enjoys yoga, cooking (but hates cleaning), playing video games, and going to live music events.

Thinking about therapy? Have questions? Just want to see if Regan is a real person? Call to schedule a free conversation today at (424) 277-1777!

Regan Smithweiss, AMFT

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist
(AMFT #152248)

Regan offers a space where individuals can show up as they are, free of judgment. Her approach is warm, collaborative, and direct with a touch of humor—holding space for the hard stuff while keeping therapy real and meaningful.

Schedule your free 15 minute consultation today.

In this fifteen minute consultation you’ll have an opportunity to tell your story and share your struggles. Together we’ll identify what you really need and want and determine the best course of action for you.

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