Kendra Smith
Adult & Child Psychiatrist, MD
Texas•Massachusetts
Anxiety - Depression- Eating disorders & disordered eating-College & graduate student mental health-Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)-Child mental health-
Kendra Smith
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Professional statement
Dr. Smith is a Harvard-trained, board certified adult, child, and adolescent psychiatrist providing individual therapy, psychiatric assessments, medication management and family consultations. Dr. Smith graduated from The University of Texas Medical Branch School of Medicine. She completed her general psychiatry residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston, MA and then completed additional training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, in Cambridge, MA.
Dr. Smith specializes in providing evidence based, patient centered care. She provides a holistic approach to treatment, partnering with patients and families to meet treatment goals and taking into consideration each individual's current difficulties along with their medical health, family history and social stressors.Her caring and compassionate approach helps patients feel at ease and accepted.
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 9 years
Kendra Smith, MD PLLC, Owner, Psychiatrist
Teladoc, Psychiatrist
Eating Recovery Center, Psychiatrist
Solomon Carter Fuller Mental Health Center, Psychiatrist
Cambridge Health Alliance, Harvard Medical School, Child Psychiatry Fellow
Tufts Medical Center, Psychiatry Resident
Harvard Medical School, Cambridge Health Alliance, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship, 2020
Tufts Medical Center, Adult Psychiatry Residency, 2018
University of Texas Medical Branch, Doctor of Medicine, 2015
Licensure
Texas: S6945 - Massachusetts: 273375Languages
EnglishSpecialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life
Eating disorders & disordered eating - Reducing unhealthy eating patterns, beliefs, and behaviors, such as restricting, purging, and binging; healing the emotional pain surrounding disordered eating
College & graduate student mental health - Specialized strategies for common issues of young adulthood, including school and career stressors, support around healthy relationships, existential concerns, drug or alcohol issues, eating disorders, and anxiety and/or depression.
Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) - Reducing unwanted intrusive thoughts and rituals by gradually building comfort and confidence facing difficult fears, thoughts, and emotions
Child mental health - Specialized strategies for common childhood disorders including attention issues, attachment problems, behavioral disorders, learning disorders, autism spectrum diagnoses, and feeding or elimination issues.
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Families
- Parents
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Locations & Hours
Insurance
Kendra Smith is not in-network with any insurances.
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Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions:$350 (45min)
- Initial session:$450 (60min)
- Medication management and therapy sessions:$350undefined
- Medication management sessions:$225 (30min)