Dr. Ashley Smith, Ph.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist and recognized expert in anxiety and related disorders. She has worked in children's hospitals, an anxiety specialty clinic, and private practice, providing evidence-based treatment for anxiety and OCD. An adjunct faculty member at Kansas City University, Dr. Ashley has extensive experience training and supervising mental health professionals. She has authored peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and two books, including Childhood Anxiety Disorders. A long-time member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, she was honored with their Special Recognition Award in 2023. She regularly presents workshops and trainings at local and national levels, focusing on the practical application of cognitive behavioral therapy, positive psychology, and applied neuroscience to improve clinical outcomes. She is also the co-founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength, an organization dedicated to making psychological tools more widely accessible.