About Dr Smeds
Practice
Dr. Smeds offers effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care for patients in Fort Pierce, Vero Beach, Port St. Lucie and throughout the Treasure Coast. Her decades of experience and training enable her to provide a wide range of therapies for mental health needs, and provides a neutral ground to individuals, families, children, adolescents and couples.
Dr. Smeds is committed to training the next generation of mental health therapists in this training practice, and offers lower cost therapy opportunities for mental health therapy through the option to see a skilled intern under her supervision. Please contact the office for intern appointment availability.
As a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, licensed in the state of Florida since 2003, Dr. Smeds received her Masters in Clinical Psychology at Antioch University in Santa Barbara, CA (1994) and her Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Fresno, CA (1998). She has been practicing in the field for nearly 24 years in a variety of settings, from State Hospital to private practice.
The philosophy of care is informed by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Humanistic, Existential, and Positive Psychology philosophies.
The practice offers goal-focused, solution-based therapy in a collaborative process to create a space where patients can equip themselves for success.
Treatment Focus
The focus of this mental health practice is to help individuals, couples and families heal while identifying goals and solutions. This is achieved by providing therapy in a safe space; listening, connecting and customizing a treatment plan.
Our Patient Promise
Breadth of therapeutic knowledge, training and experience.
A welcoming, inclusive practice.
Efficient use of your valuable resources to set goals and identify measurable solutions.