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Staff Therapist
Counselor Educator
Clinical Supervisor
Education
Doctorate in Counselor Education & Supervision, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – 2021
Masters in Clinical Counseling, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – 2011
Other Professional Involvement/Leadership Positions

Dr. Smith is a Member of ACA (American Counseling Association) & ACES (Association for Counselor Education & Supervision). Dr. Smith is a contributing author for academic publications in counseling. He is also the co-founder of CoffeeHour Chicago (Consultation Group for Clinicians).

Grants Awarded
  • The Family Institute SEED Grant Fall 2022
  • Counselors for Social Justice Mary Smith Anti-Oppression Award - Spring 2023
  • SAIGE (Journal of LGBTQ Issues in Counseling) - Editorial Reviewer Board - Summer 2023
Selected Publications & Presentations

Smith, M.D. & Bigler, K. (2024). Family and Relationship Dynamics and LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Moe, J., The Handbook of LGBTQ Mental Health Practice: A Guide for Students and New Practitioners. (1st ed.). Cambridge University Press. (pp. 152-177)

Smith, M. D., Dhar, J. (2022, October 19). Tending to the Intersectional Identities of Diverse Counseling Students. Illinois Counseling Association Newsletter. Volume 98, p. 1- 3.https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.ilcounseling.org/resource/resmgr/publications/2022_publi cations/ica_newsletter_summer_fall_2.pdf

Smith, M. D. (2020). The Challenges of Starting and completing Master’s Level Training. In Routledge, Beginning Your Counseling Career: Graduate preparation and beyond (pp. 18-28).

Smith, M.D. (2020). Intersectionality of Attachment and Interpersonal Dynamics. In Lexington Books, Black Millennials: Identity, Ambition, and Activism (pp. 23-32).

Smith, M. D. (2021). The Lived Experience of Gay Black Men in the Black Church Through the Lens of Intra-Racism and Toxic Masculinity (Order No. 28313965). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2494892169).