Dr. Joshua Smith

“My approach to helping others is rooted in humility and the practice
of radical acceptance.”
I am just like you; I am a human ,I have been thru some challenges, I love
tv and movies, music, and books. My approach to helping others is rooted
in humility and the practice of radical acceptance. I pride myself on
meeting the client where the client is and creating a blueprint for progress
from there. My most valuable skills as a psychologist are my abilities to
build rapport, make the client comfortable, and create a comfortable space
to work on issues. One of my strongest character traits is empathy. This
allows me to see the world through the client's eyes and imagine what it
would feel like to walk in their shoes.I have a difficult time managing my
excitement about the growth of telehealth. It is a shame it took a global
pandemic to truly launch it into the mainstream. Telehealth allows
individuals to receive therapy that previously might not have been
accessible. I am excited to be able to work with clients throughout the state
of Indiana and Kentucky now that telehealth is the norm. I have a particular
strength in working with anger, depression, and anxiety. I have helped
many individuals overcome these challenges in the past. I also have a
particular niche working with diverse community cultures on these issues
and helping them work through them. The treatment methods and tools I
utilize are the following; Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)- Proven
effective for treating depression, anxiety, and anger. Acceptance and
Commitment Therapy (ACT)- For problems we face that have no easy
solution. Coaching and Motivational Interviewing- For changes you desire
that aren't rooted in challenges that are clinical in nature.
“I pride myself on meeting the client where the client is and creating a
blueprint for progress from there.”

Education
Spalding University
PysD, Clinical Psychology 2003 – 2011
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Master’s in public health, Community Health Education 2001 - 2003
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology1997 - 2001

License
NPI :1669897872
License State: Indiana, License No.: 200427771A
License State: Kentucky, License No.: 130402