Business Details
Your Trusted Psychologist in West Palm Beach
Authentic Self Psychotherapeutic Services was founded by Dr. Jasset Smith, a Florida Licensed Psychologist with extensive experience in trauma treatment, substance abuse counseling, and psychological assessments. Our practice specializes in evidence-based therapies including Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) for personality disorders, trauma recovery, and chronic mental illness. We serve children, adolescents, adults, and seniors through individual psychotherapy, couples counseling, and comprehensive psychological evaluations. Our team employs a holistic, person-centered approach that addresses both symptoms and underlying social or interpersonal factors affecting mental health. We offer telehealth sessions via HIPAA-compliant platforms and accept multiple insurance providers to ensure accessible care.Our clinicians maintain expertise through ongoing research participation and publication in professional journals. We provide specialized services including gifted evaluations, bariatric psychological assessments, and vocational rehabilitation assessments. Our commitment to cultural competence is demonstrated through services tailored to minority communities and multilingual counseling options. We emphasize client empowerment through creative therapeutic strategies and cognitive behavioral techniques adapted to individual needs. Our practice integrates recovery principles into trauma treatment while maintaining strict adherence to ethical standards and confidentiality protocols.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Substance Abuse Counseling
Psychological Assessments
Couples Counseling
Gifted Evaluations
Bariatric Assessments
ADHD Testing
Neuropsychological Screening
Vocational Rehabilitation
Minority Mental Health
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with specialized DBT expertise
- Our team includes published researchers in trauma treatment
- We provide multilingual counseling in English and Kreyol
- We accept major insurance providers including Aetna and Cigna
- We combine traditional therapy with creative engagement strategies
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for post-traumatic stress and acute stress disorders using evidence-based approaches. Our clinicians address both single-episode and complex trauma through personalized therapy plans. We integrate recovery principles to help clients rebuild their lives after traumatic experiences.
Psychological Assessments
Comprehensive evaluations for giftedness determination, ADHD diagnosis, and learning disorders. We conduct psychodiagnostic assessments for vocational rehabilitation and pre-surgical psychological screenings. Our assessments inform individualized treatment plans and educational accommodations.
Substance Abuse Counseling
Specialized programs for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Our approach combines cognitive behavioral techniques with holistic treatment strategies. We address underlying factors contributing to addictive behaviors while supporting long-term recovery.
Couples Counseling
Therapeutic support for relationship challenges and communication difficulties. We help couples develop healthier interaction patterns and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Our approach addresses both immediate concerns and long-term relationship sustainability.
Minority Mental Health
Specialized services addressing unique mental health needs of minority populations. We provide culturally sensitive treatment for African American and Black clients. Our practice addresses systemic challenges and cultural factors impacting mental well-being.
People
Dr. Jasset Smith
Founder & Psychologist
Florida Licensed Psychologist with expertise in trauma treatment and DBT. Published researcher in trauma recovery methods. Completed postdoctoral training in addiction treatment. Specializes in working with diverse populations across the lifespan.
Vinia Valmy-Estivens
Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Experienced counselor specializing in chronic mental illness and co-occurring disorders. Provides services in English and Kreyol. Focuses on cognitive behavioral techniques and person-centered care. Works with clients to achieve life balance and self-esteem.
Questions
What mental health specialties do you offer?
We specialize in trauma therapy, substance abuse counseling, psychological assessments, couples therapy, and minority mental health services using evidence-based approaches.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Aetna, Cigna, ComPsych, Humana Military, Tricare, and United Healthcare insurance plans for mental health services.
Are telehealth sessions available?
Yes, we offer secure HIPAA-compliant telehealth sessions for all our mental health and counseling services in West Palm Beach.
What age groups do you treat?
Our services cover children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with age-appropriate therapeutic approaches and assessment tools.
Do you provide psychological evaluations?
Yes, we conduct gifted evaluations, ADHD testing, bariatric psychological assessments, and vocational rehabilitation assessments.
What therapeutic approaches are used?
We utilize Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral techniques, humanistic approaches, and integrative methods tailored to individual needs.
