Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Kendall, and I wanted to share a bit about my background and approach. Your safety and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively.
Kendall Smith, PhD, Postdoctoral Fellow
Postdoctoral Fellow Supervised by Chrissy Ammons, PhD
- Work best with: LGBTQ+ Community, Marginalized Populations, and Men
- Appointments: Both in-person and telehealth
- Manage Medications: Provides therapy and collaborates closely with our psychiatry team for medication management, available through internal referral if needed.
My patients often struggle with trauma, chronic suicidality, identity or self-worth, and the impact of marginalization, particularly on LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. I have worked with personality disorders, burnout, chronic pain and illness, eating disorders, and the aftermath of religious or attachment trauma. I am passionate about supporting men in therapy, particularly around emotional expression, vulnerability, and relational challenges, as well as working with disability as both lived experience and identity.
My practice is primarily relational and interpersonal, grounded in feminist, trauma-informed, and multicultural frameworks. I draw most often from RCT, ACT, EFT, and other attachment-based approaches, integrating mindfulness, values, and emotional exploration into the work. I frequently use self-compassion practices, metaphors, and creative interventions to deepen insight and expand my patients’ capacity for self- expression and self-understanding.
Patients have described our work together as both challenging and deeply supportive. By the end of treatment, many feel more connected, more compassionate, and more empowered to care for their needs. Some have shared that it’s the first time they’ve truly felt seen in therapy, or that they have a renewed belief that healing and connection are possible.
Credentials
Education
Counseling Psychology Doctoral Program, Texas Woman’s University (2025)
Personal Interests
When I’m not in therapist mode, I’m probably hanging out with my three cats, rewatching a comfort show, or curating an oddly specific playlist. I have a soft spot for trivia, pop culture deep dives, and going down Wikipedia rabbit holes just for fun.
In-network and Self Pay
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Cigna/Evernorth
- Employers Health Network
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Asperger's Syndrome
- Attachment Trauma or Insecurity
- Boundaries / Assertiveness
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Fear of Rejection
- Gender Identity
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Men's Issues
- Not Happy or Satisfied with life
- Open Relationship / Polyamory
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Procrastination
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem / Negative Self-Talk
- Self-Harm
- Shame
- Women's Issues
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-based
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Feminist
- Humanistic
- Hypnotherapy
- Interpersonal
- Mindfulness-Based Interventions
- Multicultural
- Person-Centered (Rogerian)
- Strength-Based
- Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Locations
Client Focus
- Age Groups Served: Adolescents 15-17, Adults 18-64
- Participant Types: Individuals, Couples, Groups
- Language Spoken: English