59. Ashley Smith, PhD - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, The Northern Lights and Technology

Ashley Smith, PhD, is a licensed clinical psychologist, entrepreneur, and self-proclaimed happiness quester. She earned her PhD from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and specializes in the treatment of anxiety disorders. She has worked at a Children’s Hospital, an anxiety specialty center, and now in private practice. In addition to clinical work, she provides trainings and workshops, publishes writings, and maintains active involvement in the Anxiety and Depression Association of America.
Ashley is also open about living - and learning to thrive - with a visual impairment. She has a rare retinal disease that makes her legally, and increasingly, blind. Despite vision loss, she has actively carved out a life full of strong connections, high ambitions, and exciting adventures.
The combination of her professional expertise and personal experiences put Ashley in a unique position to educate and inspire, and she is passionate about helping others live vibrant, happy lives. This passion has fueled efforts to help more people and in novel ways, ultimately leading to the creation of Peak Mind: The Center for Psychological strength, which she co-founded in 2019.

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