Heather Smith MD

Dr. Heather Smith, PhD, LPC, is a professional counselor who provides telehealth-only services, offering therapy and consultation to children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families. With more than 30 years of counseling experience, she supports clients navigating a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, ADHD, anger management, personality disorders, relationship and family conflict, life transitions, and parenting challenges. Dr. Smith completed undergraduate training in Psychology at the University of Tennessee, earned a master’s degree in Counseling from Clemson University, and obtained a PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Connecticut. Her background includes psychological testing and evaluation, as well as leadership experience developing programs and clinics. She has also served in executive behavioral health leadership roles. In addition to clinical care, Dr. Smith has taught classes and seminars for college students, parents, and professionals on topics such as stress management, depression and anxiety management, parenting education, human development, crisis intervention and incident debriefing, and counseling and diagnostic skills. She is a member of the American Psychological Association and has held state leadership positions with the American Counseling Association.