Locations
Northeast Georgia Physicians Group Psychiatry
About Monica Smith
Monica Smith is a provider with Northeast Georgia Physicians Group, specializing in behavioral medicine.
Monica supports the patients and providers of NGPG Neurology, addressing the behavioral health concerns that typically co-occur with a neurological disorder, such as PTSD, depression and anxiety.
Monica has worked in medical settings since 2001 and has extensive experience working with the behavioral symptoms of dementia, as well as caregiver support.
Monica is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) and is pending National Certification with the EMDR International Association. Monica utilizes EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Psychoeducation, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Supportive Therapy during sessions.
Monica was born and raised in Northeast Georgia. She is a lifelong Georgia Bulldog and is proud to say she is a double-Dawg with two degrees from the University of Georgia. She is married with two stepchildren and four fur-kids.
Monica loves to travel and go on weekend adventures with her family. She enjoys growing succulents and agaves, watching football, collecting Talavera pottery, planning for the next travel experience and weekend binge-watching her favorite TV series/movies with her spouse. She is also an avid concert attendee and has a vast array of musical tastes, from heavy metal to Broadway!
Experience
Training
University of Georgia
Professional School, 1991
Insurance
Note: Please contact the practice directly to confirm your health plan is in network.
- Aetna Medicare
- Aetna
- Alliant Health Plans
- Alliant HIX
- Amerigroup Medicaid
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage
- Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Beech Street
- CareSource Medicaid
- Cigna + Oscar