Alex Smith

Challenges in relationships, life changes, painful thoughts and feelings, and difficult past experiences often leave us searching for meaning, clarity, and relief. Together, we work to create a deeper understanding of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, with the goal of generating space for change, and relief from suffering. While my approach differs based on your needs, I always bring focus, curiosity, and empathy to our work, providing a collaborative environment where you are free to discuss whatever concerns you.

I have worked with people suffering from anxiety, depression, on-going relationship issues, and work and creativity blocks. I also offer comprehensive psychological evaluations. I've found that psychological evaluations can be useful in understanding what might interfere with your treatment goals or achieving academic, career or relationship success.

Education

• Psy.D., Clinical Psychology The George Washington University (2010 - 2014)
• M.Psy. The George Washington University (2010 — 2012)
• Master of Fine Arts (MFA) New School University (2004 — 2007)
• Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Pratt Institute (1999 — 2003)

Companies

• Director of Psychology Psychiatric Institute of Washington (2019)
• Assistant Clinical Professor of Clinical Psychology George Washington University (2016)
• Consulting Psychologist St. Albans School (D.C.) (2016)
• Clinical Psychologist Private Practice (2016)
• Director Of Assessment Quince Orchard Psychotherapy (2017 — 2019)
• Workshop Leader Bethesda Writer's Center (2017 — 2018)
• Postdoctoral Fellow New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (2014 — 2016)
• Supervising Psychologist Fordham University (2015 — 2016)
• Affiliated Intern New York Psychoanalytic Society & Institute (2013 — 2014)