Dr. Leann Smith

Hi y'all! I'm warm, direct, and culturally grounded. I integrate your identity and context into our work because it all matters.

My work is evidence-based; we don't guess about your care. We start with an assessment to build a clear plan. You'll enjoy working with me, but our time will eventually come to an end. My goal is to help you maintain your progress long after we're done.

I specialize in working with high-achieving adults who are successful on paper but struggling underneath: burnout, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and questions about ADHD or autism. I also work with identity concerns, trauma, and relationship patterns. My foundational skills come from working with adolescents, and I love keeping a few on my caseload to keep me young. :)

I connect well with high-achieving professionals, first-generation students and professionals, Black women navigating predominantly white spaces, and clinicians seeking their own therapy.

I'm Dr. Leann V. Smith, a licensed psychologist in Texas and PsyPact certified to see clients virtually in 40+ states. I earned my PhD in School Psychology and have worked in integrated behavioral health settings, outpatient clinics, community wellness centers, academic settings, and private practice. Hope I meet you soon.

I'm structured and goal-oriented. In our first sessions, we'll clarify what you're working on, set clear goals, and map out how we'll get there. You'll know what we're aiming for and how we'll know when we're done.

I draw on CBT, DBT, relational therapy, and narrative approaches, tailoring them to what fits you. I don't do aimless, talk-forever therapy. I help you build insight and skills, then send you on your way.

I'm warm but direct. I'll support you and challenge you.

You'll complete intake forms before we meet so I can hit the ground running.

In session, we'll get clear on what brought you in and what you're hoping to get out of therapy. I'll ask questions to understand your situation, your history, and what's been getting in the way.

By the end of the session, we'll have a shared understanding of what we're working on and a general sense of how we'll approach it. You'll leave knowing what to expect; not wondering what just happened.

It's collaborative, not an interrogation. Come as you are.