About Our Founder: Alexia N. Smith, MS, LCPC
Alexia N. Smith, MS, LCPC, is a licensed clinical professional counselor, certified Youth Mental Health First Aid Instructor, Level 1 IFS-trained therapist, and mental wellness consultant.
She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Loyola University Maryland and has nearly a decade of experience in research, program development, education, workforce initiatives, and leadership roles at organizations such as the Maryland Higher Education Commission and Johns Hopkins University.
Alexia has worked across the U.S., Mexico, and Colombia, and is considered a recognized leader in creating trauma-informed mental health programming that is sustainable, adaptable, and culturally responsive.
Alexia believes true healing happens when people build authentic, compassionate relationships with themselves and their emotions.
As a psychoeducator with a rich background in program management and research, she designs trauma-informed workshops and wellness programming that blend evidence-based strategies with warmth, humor, and cultural awareness; making complex mental health topics accessible for all audiences.
As a therapist, she creates safe spaces that honor each person’s emotional, mental, and intuitive strengths. Her approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and holistic tools like mindfulness and emotional regulation practices.
Alexia primarily serves Black and BIPOC adults and transition-age youth navigating anxiety, trauma and ADHD, and organizations serving marginalized communities.
Today, Alexia offers trauma-informed therapy, consulting, workshops, and wellness programming for schools, organizations, and communities.
She partners with leaders to create inclusive, emotionally safe environments with training on varying topics including burnout, grief, trauma, ADHD, and cultural responsiveness.
Known for her dynamic, engaging facilitation style and collaborative and insightful vision, she helps organizations become safe spaces.
Whether through therapy, workshops, or consulting, her mission is to help people and organizations break down barriers to mental wellness and build spaces where healing, growth, and compassion thrive.
Testimonials
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"I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with Alexia for almost 4 years. In her position she played a very solid and valuable part towards our students and the overall program. Not only did Alexia have a positive impact on me but she absolutely had a major impact on our young people. We look up to Alexia for her knowledge, honesty, kindness and free spirit. After having the opportunity to build a strong relationship with her I have learned a lot on how to just live freely! I now see and understand how she is the amazing person and therapist that she is."
A.M. - School Program Administrator
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The experience overall was 11 out of 10! The activities had a great flow and I loved how you made the space feel safe and open and how you helped us be conscious of our word usage and how to be respectful and inclusive to others. I appreciated your energy, authenticity, and "realness." Thanks for a great session!
Anonymous - Workshop Client
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"I liked how well organized everything was. I appreciated the "pre work" of the mutual openness of sharing. This carried over into setting the stage of how truly safe the space was. I really enjoyed the opening and closing of cleansing our energy and setting intentions. I felt like we had a cocoon of Queendomness. I enjoyed every minute. I wouldn't change anything... you have a high level of professionalism and you truly SEE and HEAR us. Thank you for providing this opportunity!"
Tracy - Support Group Participant