LaToya Smith, PhD

LaToya Smith is a Visiting Professor at Palo Alto University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas. She currently lives in Houston, Texas but is a proud native of San Diego, California. She graduated with her Master's and Doctoral degrees from the University of North Texas. Her focus in my Master's program was CMHC. Her clinical experience includes the following: Outpatient counselor and Assistant Director at a university-based counseling clinic, PRN Crisis counselor, Private practice counselor, and IOP/PHP Counselor/Site Supervisor. Her research has primarily been on various topics in diversity. Her clinical interests include diversity issues, trauma, creativity in counseling, wellness, and self-care.