Kaye Smith
PhD
Dr. Smith is a behavioral health coach, clinician, writer, and educator with over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, teaching, and writing.
Dr. Smith is a behavioral health coach, clinician, writer, and educator with over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, teaching, and writing. She holds a Ph.D. in General Psychology, with a research focus on female sexual health, and an M.S. in Counseling Psychology. Her background includes work as a former psychology professor, freelance writer, and sexuality blogger, including writing for the late, renowned sexologist Dr. Betty Dodson. Dr. Smith has worked as a behavioral health coach for eight years with middle-aged women, dealing with concurrent mental and physical health challenges, including anxiety, depression, cancer, and chronic stress. Her approach as a coach integrates CBT-informed coaching, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), with a specialization in menopause, female sexual dysfunction, and women’s health.
Professional Experience
Dr. Smith is a behavioral health coach, clinician, writer, and educator with over 15 years of experience in psychotherapy, coaching, teaching, and writing.
Recent Articles by Kaye Smith
Check out Kaye Smith's latest articles for fresh insights on current trends and innovative ideas that will keep you informed and engaged.
Understanding Suicidal Ideation
Suicidal ideation is the contemplation of self-harm or ending one’s life. Thus, it’s absolutely essential to get help for suicidal ideation, given the severe distress it causes and the possibility of significant harm or death.
Therapy, Privacy, and Confidentiality
Confidentiality is the foundation of therapy, ensuring clients feel safe sharing personal and sensitive information. It is both a legal requirement and an ethical obligation, governed by federal and state laws, along with varying professional codes and institutional policies. Understanding its exceptions and applications is essential for effective therapeutic relationships.
Social Support and Mental Health
Social support is a vital part of mental health for all individuals. As such, poor social support is a risk factor for stress, anxiety, depression, and many mental disorders.
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Kaye Smith
PhD
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