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Hi, my name is Rhett Smith, and I’m a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and Board Certified Coach.

Helping people find the courage to face their anxiety so that they can transform their relationship to self and with others.

I believe that every struggle we face is an opportunity for growth, and I would love to be your guide on this journey so that you can navigate
it confidently and successfully.

Experience

  • What started in a home has blossomed over the years and I have had the opportunity to provide college and career counseling in my role as an admissions counselor at Grand Canyon University, to later completing a Master of Divinity and doing intense pastoral work and counseling in my role as the college pastor at Bel Air Presbyterian Church in Los Angeles and on the campuses at UCLA, USC and LMU. That love of helping others through counseling led me to return to grad school at 30 to pursue a Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy as I realized that what I do best is being with people and helping them make sense of their life and equip them with knowledge and skills to make powerful change.

    Over the years I have been impacted by my work in community mental health in Los Angeles and Dallas, leading marriage intensive work at The Hideaway Experience outside Amarillo, and the many adventures overseas doing community mental health work in countries like Guatemala, Mexico, Brazil, India and others. Today I am most energized by being able to provide great therapy to my clients in my private practice, as well as providing great executive and leadership coaching to my corporate clients, whom from the beginning I have been lucky enough to do work with organizations like Marriott, Hilton, Highland Park Presbyterian, and Chick Fil A.

    When not providing therapy and executive coaching to clients I am passionate about helping others grow, and have found outlets over the years teaching and equipping leaders about anxiety and depression as part of collaborative leadership consortium with Pepperdine University, Azusa Pacific and Fuller Theological Seminary. I enjoy teaching and speaking in many organizations from universities, churches and corporations, while continuing to hone my own therapeutic and coaching growth and expertise by participating in the Restoration Therapy community which I have been a part of since 2010 and where I helped develop the Restoration Therapy anxiety intensive model,Turning from Anxiety.

    I love exploring and the growth that comes from it, and I love opening my client’s eyes to all the growth opportunities in their lives. In the meantime you will probably find me outdoors exploring trails and running ultra-distance races from 50K to 100-mile, and bucket list adventures like the Rim to Rim to Rim at the Grand Canyon. And when I’m not outdoors exploring the trails with friends and family, you will probably find my nose in a book learning, or my hands on the keyboard typing what I hope will be another book.

Education

Master of Science in Marriage and
Family Therapy

Executive Coaching

Master of Divinity

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

Credentials

  • -Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Texas, #201264

    -Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

    -Member of the Texas Association for Marriage and Family Therapy

    -Board Certified Coach #BCC-5378

  • -Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist (LMFT)

    -Board Certified Executive & Leadership Coach (BCC)

    -Executive Coach/Dispute Resolution Certification (SMU)

    -EMDR Trained Trauma Therapist

    -Leadership Circle Profile (LCP) + LCP Management Certification 

    -LCP Collective Leadership Assessment Certification

    -Restoration Therapy Level 2 Certification

    -Restoration Therapy Coaching Certification

    -Marriage Strong Instructor Certification

    -Relate Strong Instructor Certification

    -Prepare Enrich Instructor Certification

    -ETT Level 1 Training

    -RRCA Level 1 Running Coach Certification 

For a detailed outline of Rhett's experience and credentials click here

  • ★★★★★

    Rhett Smith is a gifted teacher, trainer, counselor and coach. He is one of those presenters that is always meticulously prepared, helpfully organized and clear in communication. The main reason he is effective in his work, however, is his willingness to be transparent and open with his own growth and life. As such, he is not only a teacher but a great companion for those he leads in learning about both experiencing joy and working through hardships.

    Dr. Terry and Sharon Hargrave
    Teachers, Authors, and Founders of The Restoration Therapy + Coaching Model

  • ★★★★★

    I knew that I was not healthy emotionally but I had no idea where to start. Years ago I started talking to Rhett and his work with me was the very thing I needed to begin living a more emotionally healthy life. Rhett is also continually working on his own health and is able to listen and share compassionately and with great insight from his own journey. He is a person that I trust, admire, and would highly recommend to anyone.

    Broc Jahnke
    Lead Care & Support Pastor at Hope Fellowship

  • ★★★★★

    “Rhett Smith embodies unparalleled expertise and unwavering dedication as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and executive coach. His profound insights, love of learning and empathetic guidance have consistently inspired me towards transformative growth and empowered leadership in my own career. Without a doubt, Rhett stands as an invaluable mentor, guiding light, and trusted ally in both personal and professional arenas.”

    Jessica Pass
    LMFT-S Co-Founder and Therapist at The Flourishing Way

  • ★★★★★

    Rhett brings an authentic blend of empathy and expertise to his work. He navigates the line of between these quite well, embracing the journey of his lived experiences while expertly guiding his clients through proven methods and techniques.

    Michael Cox
    LPC-S Owner and Therapist at Whole Life Priorities, LLC

  • ★★★★★

    Rhett Smith is such a wonderful clinician as well as a true asset to the fields of mental health and transformational change. What I believe sets Rhett apart is that he continually lives out his work by incorporating new techniques into his own personal journey and likewise in his professional support of clients. Even though he has considerable experience and training under his belt he consistently seeks to learn and grow his capabilities as a therapist and coach. Getting to work and train alongside Rhett, I have had the privilege to see the way he patiently approaches client needs and challenges. I also appreciate how Rhett is able to weave together the emotional, spiritual, and relational sphere's of a client story to help them find true holistic healing. I know without a doubt that both individuals and couples will be in caring and capable hands working with Rhett.

    Matthew Raabsmith
    Certified Professional Coach (ICF), Speaker and Author
    Raabsmith Team

  • ★★★★★

    Rhett is a trusted colleague and friend. He offers a depth of experience and knowledge in his clinical work that is hard to find. Rhett is genuine, compassionate and thoughtful. I highly recommend his services and frequently offer him as a referral in my own practice.

    Cara McLeod
    LPC-S, Cara McLeod Therapy

  • ★★★★★

    Rhett Smith embodies the principles and tenets of our profession and is the consummate therapist, writer, speaker, and teacher. I have had the privilege of working with him in multiple areas of his expertise and after time with Rhett, regardless the context, find myself with new information and insight, professional camaraderie, and enlivened passion. Much of who he is as a professional is because of the type of person he works to be. He is the real deal.

    Dr. Tanner Hargrove
    LMFT, LPC, CEO and Therapist at the Amarillo Family Institute, Ph.D.