Ashley J. Smith
Ashley J. Smith
Ashley Smith, PhD, is a clinical psychologist, speaker, author, and co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength. She began studying and treating anxiety disorders in graduate school. She earned her PhD in clinical psychology from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in 2007. Since then, she has become a sought-out specialist who has worked in children's hospitals, an anxiety specialty center, and now in private practice in Kansas City, MO.
In addition to direct clinical work, Dr. Ashley is actively involved in other scholarly activities. She has been an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Missouri-Kansas City and has provided supervision, trainings, and consultation for students and other professionals. She has several publications, including a blog, and maintains active involvement in professional organizations like the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. She regularly presents keynotes, workshops, and trainings to audiences of all sizes and has been involved in planning and producing local and national conferences.
Dr. Ashley is passionate about using psychology and applied neuroscience to help people live bold, happy lives.