Marcus D. Smith, Ph.D., LCPC
Credentials & Education
Masters in Clinical Counseling, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology – 2011
About
One of the bravest things we can do is accept the freedom and control we have in creating our current experience.
Dr. Smith graduated from University of Maryland, College Park with a Bachelors in Psychology in 2009 and earned a masters in Clinical Counseling and doctorate in Counseling Education and Supervision from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. His years of clinical and advocacy experience show a strong passion for working with underserved populations and families through a trauma focused lens. From residential, psychiatric to private practice settings, Dr. Smith has been able to specialize in LGBTQ identity and supportive therapy, grief counseling, spirituality, anxiety disorders, play therapy, life transitions and mindfulness.
In session Dr. Smith takes a relational approach which affords clients to honor their pace in unpacking difficult experiences and develop a strong collaboration in treatment. He also uses a multicultural and systemic lens which gives room to deepen a client’s understanding of their cultural values and identify challenges in larger systems which may contribute to their current functioning.
Area of Focus
Publications & Presentations
Smith, M.D. & Bigler, K. (2024). Family and Relationship Dynamics and LGBTQ+ Mental Health in Moe, J., The Handbook of LGBTQ Mental Health Practice: A Guide for Students and New Practitioners. (1st ed.). Cambridge University Press. (pp. 152-177)
Smith, M. D., Dhar, J. (2022, October 19). Tending to the Intersectional Identities of Diverse Counseling Students. Illinois Counseling Association Newsletter. Volume 98, p. 1- 3.https://cdn.ymaws.com/www.ilcounseling.org/resource/resmgr/publications/2022_publi cations/ica_newsletter_summer_fall_2.pdf
Smith, M. D. (2020). The Challenges of Starting and completing Master’s Level Training. In Routledge, Beginning Your Counseling Career: Graduate preparation and beyond (pp. 18-28).
Smith, M.D. (2020). Intersectionality of Attachment and Interpersonal Dynamics. In Lexington Books, Black Millennials: Identity, Ambition, and Activism (pp. 23-32).
Smith, M. D. (2021). The Lived Experience of Gay Black Men in the Black Church Through the Lens of Intra-Racism and Toxic Masculinity (Order No. 28313965). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2494892169).
