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Hey everyone, my name is Enrique Smith and I am happy to be working here at UNC! I received my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Cornell College in Mt. Vernon Iowa. After that I completed my PhD in Counseling Psychology from the University of Iowa (Go Hawkeyes!). During my time in graduate school, I have worked in university counseling centers, as well as community mental health centers working with a variety of presenting concerns. Throughout my career I have had the distinct pleasure of working with folx at many different stages of life with a wide range of multiculturally diverse, intersectional identities. My clinical interest area for years has been link to multicultural concerns within the context of therapy which has led me to my current role as the Cultural Liaison here at UNCO!
I first came to UNCO as a doctoral intern in 2021 and since then I have had the amazing opportunity to continue my work here in the role as the Cultural Center Liaison and staff Psychologist. I conduct intakes, I hold space for consultation, and I utilize both individual and group therapy modalities. I have an opportunity to spend time at the four race based Cultural Centers and connect with our students and offer support for them in those settings in addition to providing services at the Counseling Center.
My theoretical Orientation most aligns with Person-Centered Therapy model, which focuses on the client’s unique experiences and perceptions of the world. I believe that client distress occurs as a result of some sort of incongruence that is going on in their lives. Incongruence can be presented in the forms of emotional and/or psychological distress that can occur in any aspect of the client’s life and perceptions of their experiences. I believe that change occurs as a result of exploration within the therapeutic alliance, and that clients are in charge of their capacity to change. Finally, I believe that we as therapists work as a catalyst to help them understand and process their feelings and thoughts in order to achieve growth. My approach to supervision aligns most closely with Bernard’s Discrimination Model which emphasizes three supervision foci around intervention, conceptualization, and personalization. This model also lends to the supervisor being able to take on three different roles around teacher, counselor, and consultant based on what is needed in each individual supervision session.
If I had to describe myself, I would say that I am cool and laid-back individual who enjoys watching basketball and playing video games in my free time. I enjoy going on runs and am excited to continue to explore Colorado.
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