Biography

Dr. Smith is lead pediatric psychologist for Wayne Pediatrics and is part of a multidisciplinary team providing care to children and adolescents. Her work supports children and adolescents exhibiting anxiety, depression, enduring mental illness, neurological disorders, attention deficits and learning disabilities. She also supports those who may be adjusting to physical illness or dealing with personal or family relationship concerns. Family consultations are also available. Conducting psychological assessment, school consultations including IEP/504 Plan, and providing behavior planning support and cognitive behavioral therapy are among her specialties.

In addition to her role as a pediatric psychologist at Wayne Pediatrics, Dr. Smith serves as clinical assistant professor for the Department of Pediatrics at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

Dr. Smith is a native Detroiter who is dedicated to serving children and families throughout Metropolitan Detroit.

Education – Degrees, Licenses, Certifications

Dr. Smith is a licensed psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist (NCSP). She received her doctorate degree in school psychology from Michigan State University and holds two Master of Arts degrees including one in school psychology from Michigan State University in East Lansing and another in clinical psychology from Houston Baptist University in Houston, TX. Dr. Smith received her undergraduate degree in economics from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

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