Ann Jacob Smith

I am a licensed psychotherapist in Maryland providing services to individuals and families for 28 years, and the Director of The Smith Counseling Group since 2023. I specialize in the treatment of adolescents, families and adults who struggle with eating disorders, as well as depression, anxiety, divorce/relationship issues, health-related issues and trauma, both acute and developmental. In addition to these areas of practice, I provide assessments, consultations and clinical supervision.

In my specialized individual work with adults who struggle with eating disorders, I utilize cognitive-behavioral therapy for eating disorders (CBT-E) to challenge destructive thinking patterns that lead to symptomatic behaviors. For adolescent clients living with their families, the family is considered an integral part of the treatment team. FBT, or family-based therapy, is an evidence-based practice for the treatment of Anorexia Nervosa and AFRID in adolescents.