Anxiety Specialists of Houston
Evidence-Based Care for OCD,
Anxiety, and Trauma
Dr. Angela Smith is a Licensed Psychologist in Texas with licensure to practice telehealth in 33 states. She graduated from the University of Houston with a PhD in Clinical Psychology in 2015 and completed both her predoctoral internship and postdoctoral fellowship at the Michael E. DeBakey Veteran’s Affairs Medical Center in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Smith's clinical expertise is derived from years of specialized training in treating anxiety-based disorders, including Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Dr. Smith worked as a staff psychologist at the McLean OCD Institute Houston (formerly, Houston OCD Program) for four years before founding Anxiety Specialists of Houston in 2020.
Dr. Smith is an adjunct professor of Psychology in the master's program at the University of Houston-Clear Lake, where she has taught courses on personality assessment, group psychotherapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. She regularly contributes to the annual conferences for several national and international organizations including the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) and the International Obsessive Compulsive Foundation (IOCDF) and has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals including Depression and Anxiety, Journal of Obsessive Compulsive and Related Disorders, Behavior Therapy, Journal of Contextual Behavioral Science, and Journal of Clinical Psychology.
Dr. Smith's passion as a psychologist is direct patient care. To partner with another as they journey toward freedom from anxiety is a true gift!
Services
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy is offered for the following concerns:
Areas of Specialization:
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Generalized Anxiety Disorder
- Panic Disorder
- Social Anxiety Disorder
- Specific Phobias
- Health Anxiety
- Trauma/PTSD
- Complicated Grief
Other Frequently Treated Concerns:
- Depression
- Perfectionism
- Interpersonal Patterns
- High-Stress Careers
- Marital/Partnership Stress
- Motherhood/Caregiver Stress
- Health Behavior Change
- Phase of Life Transitions
- Existential Questions
- Spiritual Concerns
Video Teletherapy
Individual therapy sessions may be conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video conferencing on your computer, tablet, or phone. You can connect from any location in Texas that is convenient for you, and you’ll save time and money that would otherwise be spent traveling.
Teletherapy offered in the following States:
Alabama
Arizona
Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands
Delaware
District of Columbia
Georgia
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Maine
Maryland
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Carolina
Ohio
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Rates
Initial Phone Consultation
No charge for 10-minute initial consultation
Intake Session
$300 per 80-minute session
Individual Therapy
$220 per 55-minute session
$200 per 45-minute session
Phone Coaching
$40 per each 10-minutes
Insurance
I am not an in-network provider for any health insurance companies including Medicaid. I will be happy to provide you with a Superbill, which can be used to file an "out-of-network" provider claim. If you plan to pursue this option, please check with your insurance company to ensure they reimburse for out-of-network providers.
Payment
Payment is required in advance for all sessions.
Cash, check, and all major credit cards and some HSA/Flexible Spending cards accepted.
Cancellation Policy
24-hours notice for cancellation is required to avoid being charged for the full cost of the session. Exceptions will be made for infrequent, uncontrollable circumstances (i.e. severe inclement weather, school closures, and emergencies).
Contact Me
I look forward to hearing from you! I am happy to answer any questions you may have about services or scheduling. Phone calls and emails are responded to as soon as possible during normal business hours, typically within one business day.
4545 Post Oak Place Dr. Tel: 281-720-8972
Suite 349 Email: angela@anxietyspecialistshouston.com
Houston, TX 77027
To park: go up the ramp near the white Visitor Parking sign and turn right at the end. You will walk down a short set of steps to reach the door to the building.
When you arrive in the office, press the bell under the nameplate near the inner door and you will be called in at your appointment time.