Brooke M. Smith, Ph.D.

Brooke M. Smith, Ph.D.

Psychologist
She/her/hers

(269) 303-8582 | brookesmith@junipermh.com

I specialize in providing individualized evidence-based treatments for anxiety, obsessive-compulsive, and trauma-related issues. My therapeutic approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), exposure-based therapies, and mindfulness. I am currently an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Western Michigan University, where I teach courses in behavior therapy, psychopathology, and diversity and inclusion. I also supervise clinical psychology doctoral students in our Psychology Clinic.

I believe that because every person is unique, clients are most empowered by treatment that is tailored to their individual strengths, stressors, and values. I respect the broad continuum of human diversity and the potential for every individual to grow and create a life that is meaningful for them. I work to provide a warm, compassionate, and supportive environment in which you can feel safe to explore what a meaningful life looks like for you, while challenging you to take steps in the direction of change.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, being active in nature (hiking, camping, skiing), and working out. I also spend time studying Buddhism, and I have had a regular meditation practice since 2006.

Areas of Specialization:

• Obsessive-compulsive disorder
• Anxiety (e.g., panic, phobias, social anxiety)
• Trauma (e.g., posttraumatic stress disorder)
• Chronic pain

Treatments Offered:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
• Exposure based therapies (e.g., Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Exposure and Response Prevention, ACT-based exposure)
• Mindfulness
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

States licensed to practice:

• Michigan

Accepts clients who are:

• Adults (18+)

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Psychology, University of Nevada Reno
Master of Science (MS): Clinical/Counseling/School Psychology, Utah State University
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD): Clinical/Counseling Psychology, Utah State University
Doctoral Internship: VA Puget Sound Health Care System, American Lake Division