About Alina Smith
Focus areas
Anger Management
Behavioral Therapy
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Development Disorder
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Motivational Interviewing
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Black or African American
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Alina Smith
Hi there, I'm Alina!
I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). I specialize in treating patients age 5 and older through psychiatric assessments, individualized medication management, and behavioral health interventions. My approach blends psychopharmacology and therapeutic strategies to support long-term recovery and improved quality of life.
My focus
I work with children, adolescents, and adults across the lifespan, providing care tailored to each stage of life. I am most experienced in treating depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions, as well as supporting patients with substance use concerns and more. I aim to provide compassionate, evidence-based treatment.
My approach
I believe in providing compassionate, collaborative care that meets you where you are. My approach combines safe, evidence-based medication management with supportive strategies like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and trauma-informed care. I focus on helping you feel empowered, understood, and supported in achieving your mental health goals.
My communication style
My communication style is warm, supportive, and collaborative. I strive to create a safe and nonjudgmental environment where patients feel comfortable sharing openly. Sessions with me are conversational and patient-centered. My goal is for patients to feel respected, understood, and empowered throughout our work together.
My journey to mental healthcare
My path was shaped by a strong desire to help others navigate life challenges with dignity and support. I witnessed the critical need for compassionate mental health care across all ages. Today, I combine my medical knowledge, clinical expertise, and passion for mental health to provide patient-centered care for healing, growth, and resilience.
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Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Purdue University, Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
NPI number
1629507587