Kimberly Smoots, Ph.D.
Psychologist, Postdoctoral Fellow
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, UnitedHealthcare, Curative
Age Groups:
Children, Teenagers, Adults
Availability Across States:
No
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About
Dr. Kimberly Smoots is a psychologist who works with children, adolescents, adults, and the families navigating life alongside them. Her clinical background spans anxiety, depression, trauma, 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 within systems that were not always built with differences in mind.
Dr. Smoots is bi-ethnic, Mexican and Black American, and that experience shapes how she approaches her work. Her research background in racial equity and community care reflects a long-standing commitment to understanding the relational and social conditions that influence clinical work, including questions of identity and belonging.
She provides therapy in English and Spanish and sees patients in person in Houston and via telehealth 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
Doctorate in School Psychology;
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.