Dr. Jennifer L. Smith, PhD is a clinical psychologist licensed in New York. She worked at the Columbia University Medical Center for over 18 years - as a reasearcher and instructor staying on the cutting edge of mental health treatment in medical care. For over the past 12 years she has helped people improve their lives as a clinical psychologist in private practice. Dr. Smith actively listens to her clients and provides them with fresh perspectives and insights to see problems in a different manner. It is this new picture that lets people change.

 

Dr. Smith readily employs insight oriented therapy, relaxation therapy, cognitive reframing, biofeedback, motivational interviewing, and other evidence based practices to help her clients. There is no one perfect approach - knowing how to treat each person and each situation is a skill refined with experience. With clients' permission, Dr. Smith will work with other medical doctors to incorporate prescription medication in treatment if necessary. Dr. Smith also utilizes formal assessments to augment treatment such as to gauge memory function, provide vocational guidance, and address behavior modification goals.

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Dr. Smith works with adults - individually or with family members.

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Please know that mental health does not need to decline with age.

Taking better care of emotional needs as one ages leads to better physical health and overall well-being. 

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Dr. Smith also trains healthcare professionals in Motivational Interviewing. She has been a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers since 2005.