Dr. Symphonie D. Smith is Busy Black Woman on a mission to “elevate the Black collective by healing, prioritizing and protecting the center of it all – the busy Black woman!” She is determined to make a difference in her community without sacrificing herself (No superwoman allowed).

She is a lover of people and the human experience. She would describe herself as a life-long learner seated at the foot of the great teacher called Life. She is endlessly curious about the infinite ways people learn to navigate life in this universe and is passionate about being a safe space on the map for all.

Dr. Smith is an Independent Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Professional Counselor by training. She has been providing therapeutic services to individuals, couples and families for over 9 years. In addition to clinical work, Dr. Smith has an interest in educating and supervising clinicians in training and consuming and creating research that supports the growth of clients and students. Dr. Smith has taught as an adjunct faculty member at Walsh Jesuit University (Ohio), Bowie State University (Maryland), Virginia Tech (Virginia) and Northcentral University (virtual).

Dr. Smith is particularly inspired by the resilience of underrepresented groups (African Americans primarily) and strives to use her experiences, expertise, resources and platforms to support efforts that improve the quality of life of marginalized persons.