Professional Biography
Dr. Smith served as an assistant professor for 4 years at Loyola University Chicago in the psychology department. Her research is focused on providing culturally responsive mental health services, including assessments and therapy. In particular, she works with Black and/or Latiné youth and their families with ADHD and also focuses on how systemic and interpersonal trauma effect youth. Dr. Smith uses community based participatory action research methods to understand the lived experiences of families. She is also a statistical consultant and provides workshops on culturally responsive work.
Degree(s)
- Ph.D., Clinical Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2020
Licensure / Accreditations
- Colorado, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
- Illinois, Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Media Sources
Key Projects
- Examining the effect of culturally responsive wellbeing assessments for Black and Latinx adolescents with ADHD
Featured Publications
Awards
- Change Leader, ABCT
- Faculty ACCESS Program Fellow, National Institute of Health
- CHADD Young Scientist Research Award, Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- Research Trainee of the Year, The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health
- Rising Star, Alice B. Hayes Award for Advising and Mentoring, , LUC
Graduate Mentorship
Dr. Smith will NOT be reviewing applications for Fall 2027 admission.
