Christopher Smith Lcsw, Cgp (Chris)

Christopher (Chris) Smith, LCSW, CGP has a diverse work experience in the field of social work. Christopher (Chris) is currently serving as the National Director of the Looking Ahead program at Entertainment Community Fund, where they support the social and emotional well-being of child and teen professional actors, singers, musicians, and performers. In this role, they oversee the program and provides individual and group psychotherapy for program youth and their parents.

Prior to this, Chris worked as a mental health educator/speaker, offering their expertise in mental health to various audiences. Christopher (Chris) also served as a Medical Social Worker at Bristol Hospice, where they provided counseling and support to hospice patients and their families, educated them on healthcare directives, and assisted with funeral arrangements.

Chris has also worked as a crisis therapist at Care Hawaii Inc, conducting assessments for individuals in mental health crises and providing appropriate recommendations and referrals for support. Additionally, they served as a Skills Trainer at The Institute For Family Enrichment, providing one-on-one support for youth with autism and implementing behavior intervention strategies.

At the start of their career, Chris worked as a Site Director at the YMCA of Honolulu, where they supervised daily activities of an after-school program and trained and supervised staff on group management and discipline techniques.

Overall, Chris Smith's work experience demonstrates their dedication to supporting individuals and families in various contexts, utilizing their expertise in social work and mental health.

Chris Smith, LCSW, CGP, holds a Master's Degree in Social Work from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, which they completed from 2008 to 2011. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Hawaii Pacific University from 2001 to 2005. Chris began their education at Sacramento City College, where they obtained an Associate's Degree in Languages & Literature and Social Science from 1997 to 2000.

In addition to their academic achievements, Chris has obtained two certifications. In January 2021, they became a Certified Group Psychotherapist (CGP) through the American Group Psychotherapy Association. Furthermore, in April 2019, they obtained a license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the ASWB - Association of Social Work Boards.