Dr. Anna Smith

I am a post-doctoral fellow in Denver, Colorado specializing in treating children, adolescents, and young adults with mood-based and behavioral challenges, including anxiety, OCD, and ADHD. Throughout my doctoral training, I received training in a variety of settings from a diverse group of professionals who fostered my love for collaborative, scientifically based, and dynamic therapeutic interventions. My educational and professional experiences taught me the importance of integrating individual identities into treatment planning and maintaining an open and non-judgmental stance in the therapy room. Through those experiences, I developed a deep understanding of these disorders and discovered my passion for helping individuals conquer their fears and manage their anxieties. I deeply value the transformative power of a strong therapeutic alliance built on collaboration, empathy, and curiosity. I strive to combine a strong therapeutic relationship with effective, skill-based interventions to promote lasting transformations.

I received bachelor’s degrees in both Psychology and Neuroscience from The University of Colorado in 2015. After graduating, I remained in Boulder where I worked for two years as a Mental Health Counselor at an inpatient psychiatric hospital and worked for 1 year as a Medicaid case manager for older, blind, and disabled adults. I then received my master’s in Applied Child and Adolescent Psychology: Prevention and Treatment from the University of Washington in Seattle. During my time in Seattle, I completed a practice placement at Seattle Children’s Hospital in an intensive outpatient clinic for children and teens with severe OCD. After completing my master’s program, my partner and I relocated back to Colorado where I attended the University of Denver’s doctoral program in clinical psychology.

When I’m not working, you can likely find me playing a game or doing something active outside with friends. I love to go hiking, swimming, and skiing and I enjoy playing volleyball and finding great happy hours around Denver too. My partner and I are also avid comedy fans, so you might also see us at Comedy Works.