Carla Smith

Dr. Carla Smith is an Assistant Professor in the Attallah College of Educational Studies at Chapman University, where she serves as an instructor and mentor in the school counseling and school psychology programs. She teaches courses such as Human Development, Mental Health in the Schools, Responding to Spousal or Partner Abuse, and Supervision and Mentoring in Professional School Counseling.

Her educational background includes a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision from the University of the Cumberlands, a Master of Education from Texas Christian University, and a Bachelor of Science from Angelo State University.

Dr. Smith's research and professional interests focus on clinical mental health, counseling diverse populations, school counseling leadership, early childhood education, and human development across the lifespan. Her work emphasizes practical applications in school settings, trauma-informed care, and professional supervision.

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• Licensed Professional Counselor Supervisor (LPC-S), Texas

Dr. Smith mentors graduate students in school counseling and school psychology and has previously served as program coordinator for the school counseling program at Texas A&M University–San Antonio. Though no formal grants are mentioned, her extensive experience in public and Department of Defense schools informs her instructional approach and clinical supervision. She brings over 23 years of K–12 educational and counseling experience into her academic role.

She is actively involved in training future counselors and supporting counselor licensure through supervision, but no specific labs, research teams, or collaborative groups are mentioned in the provided text.