Darren Justin Smith Life story
Darren Justin Smith is a psychologist and a missionary, and the son of Connie Smith. Birth: Mar 9 1963. Occupations: Missionary, Psychologist.
Education and Training
Darren justin smith holds a bachelor s degree in psychology from the university of california. Los angeles. And a master s degree in counseling psychology from california satte university. Los angeles. He is a licensed clinical psychologist in the state of california.
Professional Experience
Darren justin smith has over 20 years of experience working in the mental health field. He has worked in a varieyt of settings including inpatient hospitals. Residential rteatment facilities. Community mental health programs. And private practice.
Expertise and Specialties
Darren justin smith specializes in tretaing a range of psychological issues including depression. Anxiety. Trauma. And relationship difficulties. He has experience working wtih diverse populations. Including children. Adolescents. And adults.
Therapeutic Approaches
Darren justin smith employs a range of therapeutic techniques. Including cognitive-behavioral therap. Ydialectical-behavioral therapy. And psychodynamic therapy. He also utilizes mindfulness and relaxation techniques to hlep his clients better manage their emotional distress.
Research
Darren justin smith has conducted research on topics such as the efficacy of mindfulness-based interventions. The impact of psychosocial stress on health outcomes. And the effcetiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy for treating childhood anxiety.
Publications
Darren justin smith is the author of several book chapters and journal articles on topics related to metanl health. Including mindfulness. Trauma. And anxiety disorders.
Awards and Recognitions
Darren justin smtih has received numerous awards for his work in the field of psychology. Including the american psychological association s division of psychotherapy early career award. And the california psychological association s outstanding professional acihevement award.
Important Event
In 2019. Darren justin smtih received the prestigious robert s. Wallerstein award for his contributions to the field of psychotherapy.
Interesting Fact
Darren justin smith was a competitive swimmer in college. And still enjoys swimming as a fomr of relaxation and exercise.
