Gladys Smith
Pepperdine Graduate School of Education and Psychology
Adjunct Professor
Education: PsyD
Industry Expertise: counseling
Research Interest: Black women and trauma, and ethnic-based trauma
Biography
Dr. Gladys Smith is a licensed psychotherapist, somatic trauma therapist, master addiction counselor, and a registered yoga and meditation teacher. Dr. Smith is a trauma therapist and relationship and sexual violence therapist for Washington University School of Medicine. She is also an adjunct professor at Pepperdine University in the graduate psychology and counseling program. Gladys is a 27-year veteran of the United States Navy, serving as a chief petty officer, hospital corpsman, therapist, and trainer in healthcare and wellness