Roger Smith, LMHC

Roger Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida with more than 40 years of experience in psychotherapy, having been licensed since 1987. Throughout his extensive career, he has worked across a wide range of clinical settings, including maximum-security psychiatric hospitals, correctional facilities, institutions serving individuals with developmental disabilities, private psychiatric hospitals, and community-based practices. His professional experience spans work with individuals across the full spectrum of functioning, from those with severe and profound intellectual disabilities to high-functioning professionals.

He began his career at Sunland in Tallahassee, where he conducted psychological assessments for individuals with significant developmental disabilities to support their transition into community-based group homes. He later served as Director of a 54-bed inpatient psychiatric unit at a maximum-security hospital near Gainesville, Florida, where he supervised a team of therapists and collaborated closely with psychology staff. Over the years, he has also worked in prison systems, specialized forensic units for individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial, and other high-acuity psychiatric environments, gaining deep experience in complex clinical and institutional care.

A significant portion of Roger’s career has focused on substance abuse treatment, particularly working with DUI clients from diverse backgrounds. He finds this work especially meaningful, as it often involves helping individuals who may not initially recognize the need for therapy. His therapeutic approach emphasizes helping clients develop critical thinking skills, examine their behaviors, and make constructive life changes. In addition to substance use treatment, he has extensive experience treating anxiety disorders, panic disorder, and providing general psychotherapy.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, Roger has transitioned to providing individual psychotherapy primarily through secure video sessions, which he has found to be effective in allowing clients to engage from a comfortable and familiar environment. He continues to pursue professional growth with a strong interest in trauma-focused treatment, including advanced training in EMDR. Throughout his career, he has consistently embraced new challenges and diverse clinical settings, driven by a commitment to helping individuals achieve greater stability, insight, and overall well-being.

• California State University Northridge - B.A.,
• California State University Northridge - M.A.

• Licensed Mental Health Counselor
• Licensed Professional Behavioral Psychology (former)