LeMeita Smith

Dr. LeMeita Smith, PhD, LPC is a licensed professional counselor with experience across hospitals, clinics, private practice, and behavioral health services. Her professional work includes supporting people with anxiety, attachment concerns, emotional regulation, coping skills, and acute mental health needs.

She holds a PhD in forensic psychology from Walden University, a Master of Arts in psychology and a Master of Science in addictions from Kaplan University, and a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from Texas Christian University. Her training includes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and competency restoration. Her doctoral research examined how residential treatment and support can influence motivation for behavioral change.

Alongside her clinical work, Dr. Smith has contributed mental health perspectives to publications including Healthline, Women’s Health, Parents.com, and Fatherly. Her experience brings a professional perspective to questions about emotional distress, personal vulnerability, and the importance of appropriate human support.

At Tarotoo, her safeguards review examines how the website responds to sensitive questions and crisis or emergency concerns. She tested 20 questions covering ordinary reflection, sensitive decisions, and potential emergencies, assessing how the responses direct users toward professional advice or urgent help while maintaining a boundary between tarot-based entertainment and clinical decision-making.

Professional and academic profiles: LinkedIn · Healthline FindCare · Walden University research