I began my experience in helping people as an orderly in a nursing home and a hospital during and after high school. This experience led me to obtain an Associate Degree in Nursing. I worked as a RN in emergency rooms and then in inpatient psychiatric units. I then went back to school and earned my masters degree and doctorate in clinical psychology from the Illinois Institute of Technology.

I am married with two sons. Our family goal has been to experience new things consistently while enjoying each other. Our family has also encountered the usual number of negative life events and have developed supportive and loving relationships.

I am licensed to practice psychology in Illinois (007.004676).

I am a member of the following organizations:
- Illinois Psychological Association
- American Psychological Association
- National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology, Registrant #50969

Presentations:

Smith, M.C.

Smith, M.C. & Martin, A. (2013, February). A Brief Discussion of Couples Therapy: What to do when there are three people in the room. CEU Presentation conducted at Northeast Dupage Children and Family Services.

Smith, M.C. (2012, November). Treating Personality Disorders. CEU Presentation conducted at Wayne Area Youth and Family Services.

Smith, M.C. & K. Frisk. (2012, November). Forgive but Not Forget: An Exploration of Forgiveness in Therapy with Couples. Illinois Counseling Association 64th Annual Conference.
 
Smith, M.C. & E. Swallow. (2012, November). Teaching Resiliency to Children: Accentuating the Positive. CEU Presentation conducted at Warren Township Youth and Family Services.

Smith, M.C. & Carestia, L. (2012, April). Involuntarily Voluntary: How Fishing and Engaging
     Clients are Similar. CEU Presentation conducted at Guiding Light Counseling Center

Smith, M.C. & Sokol, E. (2012, March). Brief Therapy Briefly Examined: A Brief Collaborative
     Discussion of Brief Therapy Models, Principles, Strategies, and Techniques. CEU
     Presentation conducted at Lake County Mental Health Department.

Smith, M.C. & Odenuwu, L. (2012, February). Ethics in Clinical Practice. Presentation
     conducted at Wayne/Winfield Area Youth Services.

Smith, M.C., Probaum, L., & Frisk, K. (2011, November).What Actually Counts for an Effective
     counselor: A Preliminary Examination of Dispositions and Values of Counselors.
     Presentation at Illinois Counseling Association 63rd Annual Conference.

Smith, M.C. (2011, October). Bipolar Disorder and Differential Diagnosis. CEU Presentation
     conducted at Catholic Charities-Joliet.

Smith, M.C. & Buchmeier, M. (2011, August). Healthy Families: How to Build Them.
     CEU Presentation conducted at Wayne/Winfield Area Youth Services.

Smith, M.C. & Khara, K. (2011, July). Use of Cognitive Behavior Therapy in Real-Life.
     CEU Presentation conducted at Way Back Inn

Smith, M.C. & Giger, J. (2011, March). Loss and Healing. CEU Presentation conducted at   
      YWCA.

Smith, M.C. & Johnson, J. (2011, February). Loneliness & Clinical Practice. CEU Presentation
     conducted at Wayne/Winfield Area Youth Services.

Smith, M.C., Hoffmann, J. & Tariq, Sehrish (2010, November). A preliminary study of the benefit of teaching direct care workers in extended care facilities knowledge and attitudes regarding aging using adult learning model. Presentation at Illinois Counseling Association 62nd Annual Conference.

Smith, M.C. & Allison, S. (2010, November). Clinical Case Notes: It Does Matter What You
     Write. CEU Presentation conducted at Compass Counseling Center

Smith, M.C. & Kennedy, C.  (2010, April). How to Get Clients to Come Back for the Second
     Session: Strategies and Tips. CEU Presentation conducted at Benedictine University

Smith, M.C. (2009, September). The Figure-Ground metaphor for counseling diverse clients.
     CEU Presentation conducted at Wayne/Winfield Area Youth Services