Licensed Psychologist/Owner

Dr. Maricela Smith is a bilingual (English & Spanish) licensed psychologist in the states of Arizona and Utah. She received her Psy.D. and M.A. in Clinical Psychology from Midwestern University-Glendale Campus. Dr. Smith completed her pre-doctoral internship at Southwest Behavioral & Health Services-Metro Clinic and post-doctoral training in outpatient psychotherapy and clinical services at COPA Health-Gateway Clinic.

Dr. Smith specializes in working with patients diagnosed with a serious mental illness, as well as patients who are part of the general mental health population. She is a strong advocate of a “strengths-based” approach to therapy. Dr. Smith currently serves on the board of the Arizona Psychological Foundation and is an active member of AzPA. In her free time, you will find her spending time with her family, exercising, watching documentaries, and listening to podcasts.

Practicum Student

Adelisa is currently pursuing a Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology at Northern Arizona University (NAU - North Valley) and is currently in the second half of her third year in the program. She holds a bachelor’s degree in psychology, a minor in human relations, and a certificate in resilience and trauma-informed perspectives from the University of Iowa.
Adelisa has gained extensive experience through three practicum placements, focusing on psychological evaluations and therapy. She is currently training under Dr. Smith at Twin Hills Psychological Services, where she works with providing therapy. Adelisa has had previous experience with the general mental health, youth, families, crisis intervention, and residential treatment populations. Additionally, she has worked for the 988 Helpline and the Disaster Distress Helpline.

Adelisa applies CBT, DBT, and trauma-informed care and is particularly interested in a strengths-based approach. Her clinical focus includes working with children and young adults, specializing in anxiety and trauma.

Outside of her professional life, Adelisa enjoys hiking, traveling, exploring nature, attending car meets as a car enthusiast, and watching anime.