Melanie Smith, LPC

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed by the state of Texas, with my training primarily focused on working with children, adolescents, and families. I have been counseling and consulting since 2001, specializing in treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders. I attended Sam Houston State University where I earned my Bachelor's of Science degree in Psychology and my Master of Arts degree in Clinical Psychology. After graduation, I had the opportunity to work in a private practice in Houston, specializing in remediation of Autism Spectrum Disorders using Relationship Development Intervention (RDI). I was privileged to have been able to be an apprentice to the creators of the RDI Program as it grew and became known worldwide. I worked as the Director of Parent Training, which allowed me to travel the world, coordinating, organizing, and lecturing for week long seminars designed for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. I also had the opportunity to coach professionals in training to become RDI Consultants through the RDI Professional Trainin