Kimberly Smoots, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Postdoctoral Fellow
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Approach & Availability
Clinical Focus:
Child & Teen, Trauma, Behavioral & Attention Concerns, Autism.
Modality:
Telehealth, In Person
Languages:
English, Spanish
Insurance:
Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Oscar, Curative, UnitedHealthcare
Age Groups:
Children, Teenagers, Adults
Accepting New Patients
About
Dr. Kimberly Smoots is a psychologist working primarily with children, adolescents, their caregivers, and adults in individual therapy. Her clinical background spans anxiety, depression, trauma, behavioral challenges, and neurodiverse presentations, including ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and intellectual disabilities.
Her training in school psychology gives her a grounded understanding of how learning, behavior, and emotional life intersect, particularly for people navigating academic and developmental demands.
Dr. Smoots' research background in racial equity and community care informs how she thinks about identity, belonging, and the relational conditions that make healing possible. She provides therapy in English and Spanish, and brings cultural attunement to her work with patients and families from diverse backgrounds.
She offers therapy in person in Houston and online across Texas.
Strongest Fit
Children, teens, and adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, school-related stress, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and life transitions.
Caregivers seeking support in understanding and connecting with their child;
English- and Spanish-speaking clients.
Training & Background
Completing Doctorate in School Psychology and Master's degree in Education;
Background in school psychology with specialized experience in neurodiversity, learning differences, and behavioral needs;
Training in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Relational Cultural Therapy (RCT), and Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI);
Postdoctoral Fellow, supervised by Dr. Adriane Barroso;
Research background in racial equity and community care.
Autism disparities for Black children: Acknowledging and addressing the problem through culturally responsive and socially just assessment practices
2022. Link.
Selected Publications and Presentations
A sample of this clinician's published research, clinical writing, and presentations.
Kimberly Smoots, Ph.D. provides individual therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Her work focuses on trauma, anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, autism spectrum conditions, and developmental and school related issues. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, in person and via telehealth, in Houston and across Texas. Postdoctoral Fellow, supervised by Dr. Adriane Barroso (License: TX 37992). To verify a license, click here.