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Dr. Emily Smith - Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Clinical Director
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Dr. Emily Smith

Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Clinical Director

LCSW
PhD
ACSW
15 years experience
2,500+ patients helped
English, Spanish

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About Emily

Dr. Emily Smith is a highly experienced Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the Clinical Director at BuocDieuKY. With over 15 years of dedicated practice in mental health, she has become a recognized expert in treating anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and mood disorders. Dr. Smith completed her PhD in Clinical Psychology from Stanford University and has since devoted her career to both clinical practice and research in evidence-based treatments. Her approach combines compassionate care with rigorous scientific methodology, ensuring that her patients receive the most effective treatments available. She has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals and is frequently invited to speak at national conferences on topics related to anxiety treatment and trauma-informed care.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Expertise

Anxiety Disorders
Trauma-Informed Care
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
PTSD Treatment
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

Specializations

EMDR Therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT
Exposure and Response Prevention
Mindfulness-Based Interventions
Crisis Intervention

Services Offered

Individual Therapy
EMDR Therapy
Trauma-Focused CBT
Anxiety Treatment
Crisis Intervention

Education

PhD in Clinical Psychology

Stanford University

Clinical Psychology with emphasis on Anxiety Disorders

2008

Master of Social Work (MSW)

University of California, Berkeley

Clinical Social Work

2005

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

University of California, Los Angeles

Psychology with minor in Neuroscience

2003

Professional Experience

Clinical Director

BuocDieuKY Mental Health Services

2018 - Present

Lead clinical operations, supervise junior therapists, and maintain clinical standards across all programs.

Senior Clinical Therapist

Stanford University Medical Center

2012 - 2018

Provided individual and group therapy for anxiety and trauma patients, conducted research on CBT effectiveness.

Clinical Social Worker

Bay Area Trauma Recovery Center

2009 - 2012

Specialized in trauma-informed care and EMDR therapy for survivors of various traumatic experiences.

Recent Publications

Effectiveness of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Treating Generalized Anxiety Disorder: A Meta-Analysis

Journal of Anxiety Disorders

2023
journal

Trauma-Informed Care in Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Guide

Clinical Social Work Journal

2022
journal

EMDR Therapy: Applications and Outcomes in Anxiety Treatment

Psychotherapy Research

2021
journal

Certifications & Awards

Certifications

EMDR Certified Therapist
Trauma-Focused CBT Certified
Crisis Intervention Specialist
HIPAA Compliance Certified

Awards & Recognition

Outstanding Clinical Excellence Award - California Association of Clinical Social Workers (2022)
Research Excellence Award - Stanford Medical Center (2017)
Community Service Award - Bay Area Mental Health Association (2015)

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