Dr. Rachel Smith
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified with a doctorate degree located in Texas. I am a client-focused practitioner with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare field. I'm focused on seeing clients 12 years old up into adults of all ages and stages in life.
I have more than 20 years medical experience and I have dedicated my career to mental health treatment.
I am a practitioner dedicated to guiding the client toward positive outcomes in mental health through evidence-based practice and education.
First session
I will introduce myself then focus on the needs of the client by listening to the client. An intake assessment will be completed. Mental health diagnoses will be developed and a client plan of care will be completed. Client education will be provided and any questions the client may have will be answered.
Strengths
I have more than 20 years medical experience and I have dedicated my career to mental health treatment. I am an empathetic provider focused on the individual needs of the client.
Ideal clients
I enjoy working with older preteens up into adults. I believe in a holistic approach to mental health. My services combine medication management and psychotherapy to address your mind, body, and spirit to treat mental health illness.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
I've used CBT throughout my career to help the client become more aware of negative thinking that may be inhibiting personal growth and help the client develop more healthy thinking and transform those thoughts into action.
Mind-body approach
I've used mind-body therapy to focus on the client's mental and physical well-being due to mental and physical health being interconnected. Focusing on healing through meditation and physical activity to improve mental health.
Supportive
I've used supportive therapy throughout my career to support, encourage and guide the client through life challenges. I will help the client focus on present challenges and help them navigate through those challenges using positive coping skills.
Grief Therapy
I have utilized grief therapy throughout my career to help patients understand that grief does not have a timeline and everyone experiences grief differently. I will clients navigate loss and develop a new way of being and experiencing life after loss in a healthy way.
Location
Virtual sessions