Ashley Smith, PhD

Licensed Clinical Psychologist

Dr. Ashley Smith is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Co-Founder of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological Strength. With over a decade of experience, she specializes in treating anxiety and obsessive-compulsive spectrum disorders using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Dr. Smith has been featured in several media publications such as The Washington Post and Thrive Global. She has also been published in multiple peer-reviewed journals, including the Journal of Anxiety Disorders and The Behavior Therapist. Dr. Smith holds a BA in Psychology from The University of Central Arkansas and both an MA and PhD in Clinical Psychology from The University of Nebraska, Lincoln.

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Co-authored Articles (8)

11 Ways to Respond to a Mean or Toxic Text Message

Disarm an attack in a text without causing more dramaGetting a mean text message can really hurt. Your immediate reaction might be anger or sadness, but don’t let your emotions make you say something you’ll regret la...

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Express Sadness in Text

It’s completely normal to feel sad or upset from time to time, but talking through your emotions can help you move past them even faster. We know that it can be a little tough to determine how someone feels from a text...

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Stop Being Viewed As a Nerd

''Easy ways to tweak your image and leave the nerdy stereotype behind'' While there's certainly nothing wrong with being a nerd, and certainly nothing wrong with being yourself, sometimes life demands we act as social ch...

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Know if You Are Stubborn

Being stubborn can be a good thing if you’re sticking to your principles or standing up for yourself. But if you’re just being hardheaded, it can drive people away from you. The good news is there are ways you can te...

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React to a Gift You Do Not Like

Your great aunt knitted you the world's ugliest sweater. Your friend got you a CD by a band you detest. Your kids are waiting expectantly for you to tell them you love your new pink and green polka dotted tie. Good old n...

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Not Worry when You're in Trouble at School

Sometimes school can be very stressful. Homework, tests, and difficult teachers can all take a toll on you. But the most stressful situation is when you know that you are in trouble. For example, maybe you didn’t do yo...

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Believe in Someone

Trusting and believing in the people around you is really hard, especially if you struggle with trust issues. How do you know if someone truly has your best interests at heart? Don’t worry. While learning to believe in...

11 Reasons for a Lack of Trust in a Relationship

As you grow closer in your relationship with someone, trust helps you build a strong foundation together. When you or your partner has an issue trusting the other person, it could hold you back from your full potential a...