Business Details
Your Trusted Psychologist in West Palm Beach
Authentic Self Psychotherapeutic Services is a mental health practice founded by Dr. Jasset Smith, a licensed psychologist with extensive experience in trauma, substance abuse, and chronic mental illness treatment. Our team specializes in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and cognitive behavioral strategies, tailored to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We prioritize holistic care, addressing both symptom reduction and underlying interpersonal challenges through person-centered frameworks. With expertise in psychological assessments, gifted evaluations, and bariatric pre-surgical screenings, we serve diverse populations in West Palm Beach. Our clinicians hold advanced degrees and certifications, including Florida Licensed Psychologist #PY9755 and Licensed Mental Health Counselor #MH22637.We offer telehealth sessions via HIPAA-compliant platforms and accept major insurance providers, including Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Our commitment to cultural sensitivity supports minority communities, including African American and Haitian clients. Research contributions by our team, such as publications in the APA journal *Professional Psychology: Research and Practice*, underscore our dedication to advancing trauma treatment methodologies. We emphasize client empowerment through creative strategies, social skills training, and psychoeducation, fostering self-discovery and emotional resilience. Our practice integrates humanistic, cognitive behavioral, and integrative therapeutic approaches to address anxiety, mood disorders, personality disorders, and relationship challenges.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Psychological Assessments
Couples Counseling
Gifted Evaluations
Neuropsychological Screening
Bariatric Psychological Assessments
DBT Therapy
Anxiety Treatment
Child Psychotherapy
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care using evidence-based therapies like DBT.
- Our team includes Florida-licensed psychologists with doctoral degrees.
- Telehealth sessions available for flexible, secure mental health support.
- Specialized assessments for gifted children and bariatric pre-surgical candidates.
- Culturally sensitive services for African American and minority communities.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for post-traumatic stress and acute stress disorders using evidence-based modalities like Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. Our clinicians address complex trauma's impact on interpersonal relationships and daily functioning. Services integrate recovery principles to promote emotional resilience and self-discovery for adults and children.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations for gifted program eligibility, ADHD, learning disorders, and pre-surgical clearance. Standardized testing measures intellectual functioning, personality traits, and psychosocial factors to inform treatment plans and educational accommodations for children and adults.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Individualized treatment for substance use disorders utilizing cognitive behavioral strategies and relapse prevention techniques. Our licensed therapists address co-occurring mental health conditions while fostering sustainable recovery through personalized counseling sessions for adults.
Couples Counseling
Evidence-based interventions to improve communication, resolve conflicts, and strengthen relationships. Therapists employ person-centered approaches to address relationship challenges, enhancing emotional connection and partnership dynamics through structured counseling sessions.
Child Psychotherapy
Age-appropriate mental health treatment using play therapy, art therapy, and social skills training. Our clinicians address behavioral issues, anxiety, and emotional regulation challenges in children through creative, developmentally sensitive therapeutic techniques tailored to individual needs.
People
Dr. Jasset Smith
Founder & Licensed Psychologist
Dr. Smith holds a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology and Florida License #PY9755. She specializes in trauma, DBT, and psychological assessments, with experience treating severe mental illness and addiction. Her research on trauma recovery appears in APA journals.
Vinia Valmy-Estivens
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Vinia holds an MS in Mental Health Counseling and License #MH22637. She specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic mental illness, co-occurring disorders, and substance use, providing culturally competent care in English and Kreyol.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We specialize in trauma therapy, substance abuse counseling, psychological assessments, couples therapy, gifted evaluations, and DBT for anxiety, mood, and personality disorders.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Aetna, Cigna, ComPsych, Humana Military, Tricare, United Healthcare, and Out of Network insurance plans.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for all services.
What populations do you serve?
We treat children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with culturally sensitive care for minority communities.
What types of psychological evaluations are provided?
We conduct gifted evaluations, neuropsychological screenings, bariatric pre-surgical assessments, and ADHD testing.
