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Katherine Smith, PsyD, is an Affiliate Faculty member at Antioch University Los Angeles in the Spiritual and Depth Psychology Specialization. She also teaches and supervises at Wright Institute Los Angeles. Her clinical work focuses on integrative approaches to trauma recovery, relationship issues, and neurodiversity. Prior to her academic role, she worked as a Human Resources consultant in healthcare and tech startups.
- Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology (MA) with specialization in Spiritual and Depth Psychology from Antioch University Los Angeles
- Doctor of Clinical Psychology (PsyD) with emphasis in Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute
- Certificate in Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy from Wright Institute Los Angeles
Smith’s research and clinical practice span psychodynamic frameworks, depth psychology, and relational psychoanalysis. She specializes in treating suicidal ideation and chronic depression, integrating her training in LGBTQ+ affirmative psychology at the LA LGBT Center and Angeles Psychology Group, neuropsychology at Cedars-Sinai, and psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Her work emphasizes trauma recovery, neurodiversity, and ethical psychotherapy practice.
Her educational background and training inform her broad approach to clinical psychology. She has supervised students and taught courses such as Theories of Personality I, Assessment of Psychopathology, Research Methods for Mental Health Professionals, and Professional Ethics and the Law. Smith also maintains a private practice working with adults, couples, and groups.
