Dr. Karnesha Smith, DSW, LCSW

Dr. Karnesha L. Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who attained a Master of Social Work degree, with a concentration in mental health, from the University of Illinois at Chicago in 2012. In 2020, she earned her Doctorate in Social Work from Capella University. Dr. Smith has been a practicing clinician for over ten years and believes in building rapport with clients and meeting them where they are. “Come as you are, I will meet you there, and we will figure it out together” is something she often tells clients, especially those nervous about the therapeutic process. She intentionally creates a safe space to ensure her clients are at ease and comfortable in vulnerable moments. Trained in a myriad of treatment modalities, she is a subject matter expert in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Solution Focused Therapy-- Dr. Smith is well-equipped to serve.

Dr. Smith enjoys working with various populations, including children, adolescents, and adults. Additionally, she has experience working within the Circuit Courts of Cook County, assisting individuals struggling with substance use, mental health, and recidivism.

In her free time she can be found traveling, reading, and enjoying new cuisine. Since returning from the United Kingdom, where she worked for three years, Dr. Smith has found a love of architecture and photography.

Dr Smith works out of our Old Town location.