Brandi D. Smith, Psy.D.
Licensed Psychologist
and Practice Owner

Brandi D. Smith, Psy.D. is a Georgia licensed clinical psychologist

specializing in clinical child and pediatric psychology and the evidence-

based assessment of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and other

neurodevelopmental disorders.

 

Where she went to school:

-Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Georgia School of

Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Atlanta

-Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology at Georgia School of

Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Atlanta

-Bachelor’s degree in Psychology at Georgia State University

 

Where she has trained or worked prior to starting CAAC:

-Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, Neuropsychology Department,

Diagnostic Practicum

-Marcus Autism Center, Therapy Practicum

-Beyond Words (Social Skills Therapy Groups), Advanced Practicum

-Emory University, Center for Maternal Substance Use and Child

Development

-The May Institute, American Psychological Association accredited

internship in Clinical Pediatric Psychology in Massachusetts

-Georgia Pediatric Psychology, Postdoctoral Fellowship

 

Dr. Brandi is also a member of the American Psychological Association,

the Georgia Psychological Association, and the Society of Pediatric

Psychology.

 

While her primary interest is in the assessment of neurodevelopmental

disorders, Dr. Brandi also has experience assessing for and treating a

variety of other medical, behavioral, emotional, and psychiatric

presentations. This has contributed to her ability to address co-morbid

difficulties commonly associated with ASD (e.g., feeding and nutrition,

sleep, toileting, meltdowns, anxiety, low self-esteem) and to assist with

connecting autistic individuals and their families with community and

educational supports and resources tailored to their unique needs. She

also has a passion for working with individuals with complex or atypical

presentations of autism and regularly completes evaluations for the

female phenotype and PDA presentations of autism. Dr. Brandi feels

strongly that evaluations are not meant to categorize an individual but

rather help them learn about themselves and access appropriate supports

or resources. 

 

In her spare time, Dr. Brandi enjoys traveling, hiking, kayaking, and paddle

boarding. She also likes reading, learning, and spending time with friends

and family (husband, son, and two German Shepherds).