Emily Smith, LCSW-R, BCD, is a co-founder of Northpointe Integrative, based in Albany, NY. She is a Board Certified Diplomate in Clinical Social Work, a prestigious national credential awarded by the American Board of Examiners (ABE) that recognizes advanced clinical expertise and leadership in the field of social work. This certification is widely respected by healthcare organizations, insurers, legal systems, and consumers as a marker of the highest level of clinical competency.
Emily earned her graduate degree from Fordham University and brings more than 15 years of clinical experience working with state and federal organizations, as well as individuals, couples, and families across the lifespan.
Clinical Experience & Areas of Expertise
Early in her career, Emily worked extensively with children in residential treatment settings who were experiencing severe mental health conditions. Her work included crisis intervention, individual and group psychotherapy, family education and support, and close collaboration with school districts to ensure comprehensive and coordinated care.
Over the years, Emily has expanded her practice to support adolescents and adults, as well as couples and families, navigating a wide range of concerns, including:
- Grief and loss
- Trauma and post-traumatic stress
- Anxiety and depression
- Mood disorders
- ADHD and OCD
- Addiction and recovery
- Women’s mental health concerns
- Major life transitions and stressors
- Therapeutic Approach
Emily integrates a diverse range of evidence-based and neuroscience-informed therapy modalities, including:
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- EMDR Therapy
- Brain Health Optimization
- Performance Enhancement Psychology
Military & High-Performance Population Leadership
Emily’s commitment to service and lifelong learning led her to serve as the Senior Behavioral Health Specialist for the New York Army National Guard, where she developed and implemented a comprehensive behavioral health program serving more than 10,000 geographically dispersed Service Members. In this role, she also advised senior military leadership on behavioral health policy, strategy, and operational readiness.
In partnership with the Center for Deployment Psychology and Purdue University’s Military and Family Research Institute, Emily played a pivotal role in launching and implementing the STAR Behavioral Health Provider Program, which trains community clinicians to better support Service Members, Veterans, and their families. She also founded the NYARNG Annual Behavioral Health Workshop and later served as Lead Planning Coordinator for the Army National Guard Behavioral Health Training Event (BHTE)—a nationally recognized training attended by behavioral health professionals from all 54 states and U.S. territories.
Current Focus at Northpointe Integrative
Today, Emily continues her clinical work at Northpointe Integrative in Albany, NY, where she provides therapy for:
- Military personnel and Veterans
- Law enforcement officers and first responders
- Adolescents and adults navigating complex mental health concerns
Her professional mission remains unwavering: to provide exceptional, ethical, and compassionate mental health care to individuals, couples, and families seeking meaningful support and lasting change.
