Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Laura Smith, Psy.D. is a Mental Health Clinician at Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center with extensive experience in assisting the forensic population in reintegrating back into the community. With a background in Clinical Forensic Psychology, Laura has conducted individual and group therapy with severely mentally ill patients and played a crucial role in helping clients achieve their goals through therapy and effective coping skills. Prior to their current role, Laura worked as a Forensic Clinician and Psychology Intern, gaining valuable experience in providing mental health services and assessments. With a strong educational background in psychology and criminal justice, Laura is dedicated to helping individuals improve their mental wellness and overall quality of life.
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center
Gateways Hospital and Mental Health Center, a visionary leader in providing community based services to the mentally ill since opening its first 12-bed facility in 1953, was founded with the belief that those with little or no resources should have access to the same high quality services available as those with the ability to pay. Our Mission is to create and maintain mental health facilities and programs, including an acute care psychiatric hospital, to serve the needs of mentally ill and emotionally disturbed and maladjusted persons requiring inpatient, outpatient, and rehabilitation services, treatment and care regardless of race, creed, national origin or gender, including persons referred to or placed in such facilities or programs by courts or other public agencies. Our programs / services include: Hospital Inpatient Services (Adolescent and Adult), Child and Adolescent Outpatient Services, Forensic Programs (including Condition Release and Community Reintegration programs), Homeless Services, Residential Programs and a Wellness Center.