Vanessa Smith is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field. She holds an M.A. in Clinical Counseling from Alliant International University and a B.Sc. in Applied Psychology from Hochschule Fresenius in Germany. Vanessa is certified in TF-CBT and specializes in trauma, ADHD, and mood disorders. Her professional background includes clinical work with children in foster care, service as a hospital social worker, and work within STRP programs. She is passionate about research, education, and advocating for client needs, and is currently expanding her expertise in adult ASD. In her free time, Vanessa enjoys traveling with her family, cooking, baking, hiking, and staying active at the gym.