About Dr. Cherish Smith
Focus areas
Anxiety
Medication Management
Depression
Geriatric Counselling
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Treatment approaches
Psychodynamic
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Dr. Cherish Smith
Dr. Cherish Smith is an experienced psychiatrist who has practiced in outpatient and emergency department settings, with particular expertise in caring for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and cognitive disorders. She has also provided telepsychiatry services across multiple care settings. Dr. Smith has specialized experience treating Alzheimer’s disease, including the use of newer disease-modifying therapies, as well as managing behavioral and psychological symptoms related to Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia. She earned her medical degree from Xavier University School of Medicine in Aruba, completed her Psychiatry residency at SUNY Downstate, and her Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry fellowship at the University of Florida. She is board certified in Psychiatry and Behavioral Neurology & Neuropsychiatry.
Dr. Smith prioritizes creating a warm, safe environment where patients feel heard, respected, and supported. She believes meaningful care starts with truly understanding each patient and values a collaborative approach to developing personalized treatment plans.
Dr. Smith begins by learning each patient’s history, concerns, and goals during the initial visit. She takes a holistic approach that may include biomarkers such as lab work or imaging, along with reviewing nutrition and exercise habits. She then develops an individualized treatment plan and tracks progress using clinical scales, adjusting care as needed.
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Education and background
Practice names
Board certifications
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Education and training
- Medical School - Xavier University School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
- SUNY Downstate, Residency in Psychiatry
- University of Florida, Fellowship in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry
NPI number
1376047753
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What practice does Dr. Cherish Smith work with?
Dr. Cherish Smith works with Talkiatry.
Which board certifications does Dr. Cherish Smith have?
Dr. Cherish Smith is certified by American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
What languages does Dr. Cherish Smith speak?
Dr. Cherish Smith speaks English.