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Jeffrey W. Smith,
MFT Lic #
36687
374 North Coast Hwy 101, Suite F-15
Encinitas, CA
92024
(760) 207-6617
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Education
- Psy.D. Candidate,
Ryokan College, Los Angeles, Expected completion: Summer 2005
- M.A., Counseling Psychology, National
University, San Diego, 1994, “With Distinction”
- B.A., Behavioral Science, National
University, San Diego, 1987, Magna Cum Laude
- A.A., General Subjects, National
University, San Diego, 1984
Experience Summary
Over twelve years of direct counseling
experience in a variety of settings. Ten years experience in private
practice. Five years as a Staff Counselor at a major church-counseling
center in North San Diego County. Two years counseling experience in a
family services clinic serving the military community in North San Diego
County. One year counseling experience in a locked mental health facility.
Twenty-one years of honorable military service. One-year experience as
college psychology instructor.
Professional History
Private Practice –
Encinitas, CA (Nov. 1995 – present)
See
specializations for listing of skills and
specialties.
MFT Staff Counselor
(Concurrent with Private
Practice)
North Coast Church,
Vista, CA (May 1999 – Jan. 2004)
Formalized diagnosis,
treatment plans, interventions, communications architecture, and testing
requirements. Supported Senior Pastoral Staff in decision-making regarding
the resolution of the presenting issues from the members of the church with
a minimum expenditure of resources. Moderated caseload of clients working
with full range of issues with both families and individuals. Specialized
in recovery from addictive behaviors, trauma from family of origin using
EMDR, mood disorders, attention deficit and other disruptive behavior
disorders. Directed seven separate recovery groups for men and women with
sexual addiction / avoidance issues. Facilitated recovery ministry web site
and frequently spoke at marriage seminars and men’s retreats.
MFT
Intern
Switzer Counseling
Associates, Encinitas, CA (1997 – 1999)
Completed hours required
for licensing using multi-axial diagnostic and treatment approach based in
Cognitive-Behavioral theory and practice. Caseload ranged from large
families (6 or more) to individuals and children. Concentrated on
relationship enhancement and recovery from mood disorders and addictive
behaviors.
MFT
Intern
Center For Family
Counseling, Carlsbad, CA (1995 – 1997)
Developed skills in
writing treatment plans and reports and forming accurate diagnostic
impressions. Developed foundation for building and modifying communication
techniques in families where substances were being abused.
MFT
Intern/Trainee
Family Service Center,
Camp Pendleton, CA (1994 – 1995)
One-year assignment to
provide anger management courses and family counseling to members of the
military community who had experienced family violence and a breakdown in
effective communication.
MFT
Trainee
Mental Health Ward,
Naval Hospital Camp Pendleton, CA (1993 – 1994)
Provided group and
individual counseling to inpatients with mood disorders and substance
addictions. Diagnosed and treated full range of mental health disorders
with adjunctive treatment of medication management from hospital staff.
College
Instructor
Park College, St. Louis,
MO (1992 – 1993)
Taught introductory level psychology courses to Active Duty
members of the Armed Forces.
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