About Me
Professionally, I have been a licensed Clinical Psychologist with 30 years of experience. I have lived and worked in Las Vegas, Nevada for the past 22 years.
My professional experiences have included contracting work for outpatient mental health clinics, inpatient psychiatric hospitals, private practices, living and working abroad, cross-cultural psychology, and, psychology of women, men, and, and gender roles.
Also, I have experience working with military veterans and active duty service personnel. These experiences have been in different parts of the USA.
My psychotherapy orientation is problem-solving and solution-oriented. The approaches used included cognitive behavioral therapy, behavioral therapy, and, motivational interviewing. They are based on proven research and can assist adults with improving their quality of life.
Educationally, my degrees are a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology (University of Detroit, M.I.), an M.A. in Clinical Psychology (Xavier University, Ohio), and, a B.A. in Psychology (SUNY Brockport, New York).
Specialties
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Depression
Trauma and abuse , Grief , Self esteem , Career difficulties , Coping with life changes , Compassion fatigue , Aging and Geriatric Issues , Body Image , Codependency , Communication Problems , Drug and Alcohol Addiction , Expats , Read more...
Clinical approaches:
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
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Licensing
UT Psychologist 1115272501
AZ Psychologist 4945
NV Psychologist PY0247
Reviews
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Dr. Smith is credible and experienced. She listens to your concerns and is very open to any issue or concern you bring to the table. She provides suggestions and gets you working right away.
She did well. We couldn't do a full session but we had internet troubles but we are going to reschedule. She let me do a worksheet and that gave us a place to start. She's nice.