Therapist Profile
License:
Social Work License AR 1984-C

Education:
University of Arkansas in Fayetteville
     Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (1998)
University of Arkansas in Little Rock
     Masters in Social Work (2002)
-Post Graduate Emphasis in Eating Disorders and Expressive Therapies (on-going)

Professional Affiliations:
NEDA-National Eating Disorder Association
IAEDP-International Association of
Eating Disorder Professionals
AATA-American Art Therapy Association

Philosophy:
Eat Happy is a specialized therapeutic program designed to heal problems with food, weight, and body image. EAT HAPPY IS NOT A DIET PLAN!These professional services combine scientifically-proven methods to target behavioral and psychological components of disordered eating, from mild obsessions to life-threatening eating disorders. We believe that you can and will make a full recovery if that is your intention.

Professional Services
Eating Disorder Assessment and Diagnosis-This session runs typically one and a half hours and is generally a question and answer interview. We will outline your goals and objectives for treatment and determine if outpatient care is appropriate for your situation. For clients under 18, a parent must be present to give consent for treatment.
Individual Psychotherapy-Solution-focused and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Methods are utilized to bring about the quickest, most positive results. Sessions generally run 50 minutes.
Family Therapy-These sessions can be 50 minutes or 80 minutes (please specify when making appointment). Family sessions are beneficial for easing communication and getting family members "on the same page" to promote recovery. The session may include a spouse, significant other, parent, sibling(s), or the entire family.
Parent Coaching-Sessions are 50-55 minutes. Parents are given the "tools" to best help their child seek and maintain recovery. Parents can expect to receive support, resources, and psycho-education about their child's illness.
Group Therapy-Group therapy sessions meet on Saturday mornings, 10:30-Noon, and generally run for 4-6 weeks at a time. Pre-registration and pre-screening is required. It is suggested that interested clients commit to attend all scheduled groups to encourage group cohesion.
Art Therapy-Art Therapy sessions are an hour and a half in length. Clients can expect to use art supplies to deeper explore the mind/body/spirit connection and how this relates to food/body image/ and general wellness. This experience is not about being artistic but about the creative process. Clients do not need ANY artistic ability, just an open mind. Supplies are provided.
Seminars and Presentations-These can be requested by a church group, school, business, club, other mental health professionals, etc. for educational purposes.
Community Outreach-Brittany Smith is the coordinator of events in central Arkansas for National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Sponsored by the National Eating Disorder Association). Stay tuned for upcoming Art Shows and Fundraisers to promote positive body image and recovery. Feel free to call or e-mail the therapist with questions or ideas if you'd like to be involved with these efforts!

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