Kendall Smith, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Kendall Smith, PhD, Post-Doctoral Fellow
Post-Doctoral Fellow
Supervised by: Chrissy Ammons, PhD
Pronouns: they/them
Welcome, and thank you for taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Kendall, and I wanted to share a bit about my background and approach. Your safety and trust are paramount, and I am here to support you in making an informed decision about whether we can work together effectively.
Who I Work Best With:
- Adolescents 15-17
- Adults 18-64
- LGBTQ+ Community
- Marginalized Populations
- Men
Clinical Interests:
- Anxiety
- Asperger’s Syndrome
- Attachment Trauma
- Autism
- Boundaries
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Eating Disorders – Mild
- Fear of Rejection
- Gender Identity Issues
- Lack of Emotional Awareness
- Men’s Issues
- Multicultural
- Not Happy/Satisfied with Life
- Open Relationship/Polyamory
- Perfectionism
- Personal Growth
- Procrastination
- Religious Trauma
- Self-Esteem/Negative Self Talk
- Self-Harm
- Shame
- Social Anxiety
- Women’s Issues
My Therapy Style:
My patients often struggle with trauma, chronic suicidality, identity or self-worth, and the impact of marginalization, particularly on LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent folks. I have worked with personality disorders, burnout, chronic pain and illness, eating disorders, and the aftermath of religious or attachment trauma. I am passionate about supporting men in therapy, particularly around emotional expression, vulnerability, and relational challenges, as well as working with disability as both lived experience and identity.
My practice is primarily relational and interpersonal, grounded in feminist, trauma-informed, and multicultural frameworks. I draw most often from RCT, ACT, EFT, and other attachment-based approaches, integrating mindfulness, values, and
emotional exploration into the work. I frequently use self-compassion practices, metaphors, and creative interventions to deepen insight and expand my patients’ capacity for self- expression and self-understanding.
Patients have described our work together as both challenging and deeply supportive. By the end of treatment, many feel more connected, more compassionate, and more empowered to care for their needs. Some have shared that it’s the first time they’ve truly felt seen in therapy, or that they have a renewed belief that healing and connection are possible.
About Me:
When I’m not in therapist mode, I’m probably hanging out with my three cats, rewatching a comfort show, or curating an oddly specific playlist. I have a soft spot for trivia, pop culture deep dives, and going down Wikipedia rabbit holes just for fun.