About Dr. Leann V. Smith, PhD
Licensed Psychologist (TX #38882) · PsyPact Certified — Telehealth in 40+ States
Dr. Leann V. Smith is a licensed psychologist in Texas with expertise in psychological assessment, therapy, and clinical supervision. She founded The Mending Place to offer the kind of care she believes everyone deserves: thorough, thoughtful, and tailored to the individual.
Clarity shouldn't be a luxury. Whether you're trying to understand yourself better or trying to become a better clinician, Dr. Smith offers the kind of careful, honest guidance that makes a real difference.
Clinical Philosophy
Dr. Smith's approach is rooted in the belief that good care starts with good understanding. Rather than defaulting to a single treatment model, she uses comprehensive assessment to clarify what's actually happening then builds a path forward based on that clarity.
This means some clients come for assessment and leave with insight they can apply on their own. Others move into therapy. Some are referred to specialists better suited to their needs. The goal isn't to keep people in treatment—it's to help them get what they actually need.
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Background
Dr. Smith's background includes both clinical practice and university-level teaching and research. Her academic work has focused on psychological assessment, culturally responsive care, and ethical clinical decision-making—areas that continue to shape how she practices and supervises today.
She brings this same depth to her supervision and consultation work with mental health professionals, supporting clinicians in developing genuine expertise rather than surface-level competence.