Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC

Therapist, Speaker, Trainer, Owner;Para Vita Therapy,

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

I recently opened a virtual practice. We have options for serving clients both in and outside of the state of Texas. Our speciality is relationship support but we offer individual support as well. Check us out: https://t.co/AtYqLnvHA7

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

2025 is going to be a big year. This is the view from the conference room I’m presenting in today..

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

If you’re an Allen ISD parent, join me on Zoom tonight for a conversation about busyness and families. I enjoyed putting this one together and designed the content to focus primarily on practical solutions for you and your kids. See ya tonight!

[Allen ISD @Allen_ISD]

Join us TOMORROW for our next Parent University meeting, Monday, October 23 from 6:30-8 p.m. via ZOOM. The topic will be How to Balance the Academic and Extra-Curricular Pressures. Register now >> https://t.co/9M8lDwaCeq

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

Thank you again to @JenniferAkins17 and the amazing counselors of McKinney ISD for having me out this week to talk about the experience of working with GT kids. Your passion is contagious!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

@AledoISD My goal on Monday is to empower parents with information and the tools they need to manage what feels unmanageable. We’re all in this together!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

If you’re a parent in Allen ISD, come join me this Thursday as we take a look at how parents can respond to depression and anxiety in teens. You’ll leave with information and practical tools.

[Allen ISD @Allen_ISD]

Join us for the next Parent University Thursday, Feb. 23, from 6:30-8 p.m. on ZOOM. This session will cover parenting teens in a high-anxiety world. Learn more >> https://t.co/LUCQGfm7P6

[Aledo ISD @AledoISD]

Join us for our next Parenting University: Digital Kids: Parenting in the Age of Smartphones w/Dr. Ryan Smith! Free+open to all parents; strongly encouraged for parents of kids 8-14!
➡️6:30-8PM 2/27 in the Aledo ISD Admin Building. Dinner/drinks/babysitting available

#allinaledo

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

I had a wonderful time tonight with the parents of @Allen_ISD talking technology and kids…. Thank you to Sandra Lovesy and your team for putting it together!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

I always enjoy my time with the counseling staff of McKinney ISD. Thank you @JenniferAkins17 for having me out to talk about creative counseling approaches for GT… I had a blast and your crew is amazing!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

Thank you @CockrillCowboys for having me out tonight to talk about technology and kids. Fantastic turnout of very engaged parents….I had a blast!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

Thank you to @Dr_StaciB and the parents of St. John’s Episcopal School of Dallas for having me in to talk a little technology tonight. I had a blast!

[Aledo ISD @AledoISD]

Reminder ➡️ Join us for an important Parenting University on Bullying held Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at Aledo High School. Childcare will be available.

[Aledo ISD @AledoISD]

Parenting University Coming Next Week! Topic: Bullying

Join us Wed, Nov. 20 at 6:30 p.m. to hear guest speaker Ryan Smith and learn risk factors and tips for parents to keep children safe.

Location ➡️ Aledo HS Distance Learning Center

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

I had a great time talking to the parents of @mckinneyisd tonight. Thank you @JenniferAkins17 for the invitation!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

I know this guy.

[McKinney ISD @mckinneyisd]

POWER Parenting: Why Teens Can’t Put Down Their Phones with Dr. Ryan Smith. Thursday, Nov. 7 from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. at McKinney North HS. Learn how social media use impacts kids' brain development, social skills and happiness.

Traductor de español disponible.

[McKinney North Counseling @CounselingNorth]

Parents - you won't want to miss this! MISD P.O.W.E.R. Parenting Series presents "Why Teens Can't Put Down Their Phones". Learn how social media use impacts your child’s brain development, social skills, and happiness. Thursday, Nov. 7th, 6-8 pm at McKinney North Auditorium.

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

Back for my annual presentation to the parents of Northside ISD! The turnout at this event is incredible. Full rooms all over the building!!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

I had a wonderful time today speaking to the amazing faculty at @DCSChargers Thank you for what you do for your students. I have no doubt this will be a great year!

[Ryan Smith PhD, LMFT, LPC @ryansmithmft]

I was looking forward to a fun night speaking to the parents of @AledoISD but definitely agree with the decision. Everyone stay safe and enjoy some family time. We’ll try again soon!

[Aledo ISD @AledoISD]

Update at 5:30 p.m. Tonight's Parenting University event has been canceled due to the inclement weather in the area. Stay tuned for a rescheduled date.