Dr. Ashley Smith started her professional counseling career with experiences ranging from working with veterans, addictions, student athletes, professional athletes, adolescents and psychiatric patients. She has experiences working as a clinical supervisor, mental health therapist, behavioral health coordinator, partial hospitalization therapist, and currently as an Assistant Professor at the Chicago School. Dr. Smith's presentatons include presenting at the Chicago School, The Ohio College Counseling Association, and the Adolescent Symposium of Texas. Publications include: The Described Experience of Intersectionality (The Combined Influence of Race, Social Class and Ethnicity) and Mental Health of Former Black College Student-Athletes. Dissertation Defense. Dr. Smith enjoys serving in her profession, teaching, public speaking and writing. Dr. Smith also enjoys reading, traveling, working out, giving back to the community and spending time with her husband and her 2 sons.