Dr. Angela Powell-Smith
Hello, my name is Dr. Angela Powell-Smith, licensed professional counselor (Georgia) and licensed mental health counselor (Florida). My background is diverse; I have worked in the school system as a high school teacher/ coach; college setting as Guidance Counselor/ Head Coach and served as Adjunct Professor of Psychology. I have experienced working inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment, community service boards, juvenile/ adult correctional settings (Women's Prisons & Women's Transitional Program), Program Development Consultant for the Dept of Corrections. Currently, I teach T4C social skills training for the Misdemeanor Mental Health Court, an Instructor for QPR Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Program and serve as Volunteer Chaplain in the WNBA.
First session
In the first session, you can expect that I will introduce myself and ask if you have any questions about the process. I will review the Consent Forms with you as well as the self-assessments that you completed. I will attempt to complete the Psychosocial Assessment so that I can learn more about the responses on the self-assessments. The goal is to learn from you so that we can develop your treatment plan.
Strengths
I believe that I have down-to-earth but straight forward presence. I am interested in your narrative and I will provide a safe and empathic space for you, I will ask questions for clarity to ensure that I am understanding your perspective.
Ideal clients
I am positioned to serve clients who are committed to therapy and desire positive outcomes for themselves. My practice is strength-based with associated evidence-based skills. Clients must be willing to engage by learning new skills that will be modeled by me and practiced in real time in session. It is expected that they will implement these skills outside of session.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
In therapy, we will focus on your total behavior (thoughts, feelings, physical sensations & behavior). You will be introduced to cognitive and behavior skills to minimize risks that lead to negative outcomes.
Location
Virtual sessions