She also serves as an assistant youth director and mentor for the youth department at her church, she has earned distinction through her work with Redefining Refuge Inc. and Kids Place.
TAMPA, FL, June 20, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Dr. Lauren R. Smith, LCSW, has been selected for inclusion in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Hailing from over 10 years of experience in the field of social work, Dr. Smith has distinguished herself as the director of clinical services at Columbus Youth Academy in Tampa, Florida. Having made significant contributions to her profession and community in this capacity, she notably oversees the delivery of mental health services and ensures the highest standard of care for patients.
Prior to her current role, Dr. Smith was the clinical team lead at Children's Home Network, where she managed a team of clinicians and provided therapeutic services to children and families in need. Concurrently, since 2021, she has been a licensed clinical social worker at Circle of Life Counseling LLC, for which she offers individual and group therapy sessions. From 2018 to 2021, Dr. Smith worked as a school social worker for Pinellas County Schools in Saint Petersburg, Florida. During this period, she also served as a counselor at Family Resources. Her earlier roles include service as a mental health professional at Correct Care Solutions in Memphis, Tennessee, and as a foster care counselor at Youth Villages.
Dr. Smith's career began with various roles that laid the foundation for her expertise in social work. She was a program assistant at Neighborhood Houses from 2011 to 2013 and an intern at Kids In the Middle from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, she held positions as a summer camp director at Better Family Life Inc. in 2011 and activity aide-intern at Family Court Juvenile Detention Center in 2010.
Before embarking on her professional journey, Dr. Smith studied at Washington University, from which she earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology in 2011 and a Master of Social Work in 2013. Following this accomplishment, she received a doctorate in social work from Walden University in 2021. Among her professional credentials, she has been recognized as a licensed clinical social worker, a registered clinical social worker, and a licensed master social worker. Her dedication to her field is further evidenced by her membership in the National Association of Social Workers, National Society of Leadership and Success, and Phi Alpha National Honor Society.
Outside of her professional achievements, Dr. Smith is deeply involved in civic activities and mentoring programs. In addition to serving as an assistant youth director and mentor for the youth department at her church, she has earned distinction through her work with Redefining Refuge Inc. and Kids Place.
Dr. Smith attributes her remarkable success to the unwavering support of her loving family, her unyielding faith, and her unshakeable determination. Her brother's resilience after overcoming severe meningitis as an infant has been a constant source of inspiration for her perseverance and dedication. Looking toward the future, she aims to expand her private practice into a group practice, emphasizing collaboration among professionals across various fields.
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