Michelle Smith - MA, LMHC, RPT (she/hers)
Child and Family Therapist Registered Play Therapy™ EMDR Certified Therapist
Licensed Mental Health Counselor # LH61379680
Prior to settling in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, I lived on the East Coast as well as overseas. I have over twenty years of experience working with children and their families. Before transitioning to child mental health, I was an educator and worked with youth from all corners of the world. I hold a master’s degree from the Teachers College, Columbia University and have experience teaching early years through high school as well as adult education in public, independent and international schools.
While advocating for my student’s educational needs, I realized how crucial mental health and well-being are for a child’s success in all aspects of his/her/their life.
This understanding inspired me to pursue a master’s degree from the University of Washington in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology and to become a licensed mental health clinician and child therapist. I work from a trauma informed and strengths-based approach and utilize effective, evidence-based treatments.
In my free time, I enjoy exploring, gardening, trail running, yoga, photography and spending time with my family.