Mark Smith, Psy.D. Email & Phone Number

Consultant for rehabilitation facilities/therapists on implementing attachment theory/science into recovery programming. Available for contract work with facilities to assist with integrating attachment principles into group psychoeducation and behavior modification.

Santa Ana, California

Maintain patient charts (e.g., Tx plans, monthly Tx plan reviews, PHQ-9, perform UR for managed care patients, maintain chart documentation, protocol patients when necessary). Facilitate group therapy with various levels of functioning of male and female populations. Coordinate with nurses/psychiatrists when patient functioning is decreasing and medication changes may be needed. Coordinate with patients family members to optimize patient ability to benefit from treatment.

Aliso Viejo, California

Facilitated group therapy (primarily “Attachment and Addiction” groups) with male and female populations (ages 18-60) struggling with chemical dependency. Worked with clients and therapists to supplement and assist with therapeutic interactions via attachment theory perspective. Conducted “Attachment and Addiction” trainings with therapists and case managers. Provided family/couples therapy with clients and their families and/or significant others. Assisted/trained therapists and case managers with accuracy of documentation process for managed care organizations.

Costa Mesa, Ca

Group facilitation (primary) providing psychoeducational groups on attachment and addiction. Provided individual consultation for therapists and clients regarding attachment and implementing this in day-to-day recovery process and therapeutic sessions. Trained therapists on how to facilitate attachment and addiction groups and utilize this in therapeutic sessions. Primary speaker at family weekends to assist families in understanding the role of attachment in addiction and recovery.

Primary chemical dependency counselor working with mid to high functioning patients struggling with addiction and dual diagnosis. Psychoeducation, Group Therapy, Process Groups. Assistant to Clinical Coordinator in formatting day-to-day programming for day treatment (PHP/IOP/OP).