Kalisha Smith (she/hers) is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker, a NJ certified social work clinical supervisor, and a licensed minister. She is committed to helping people be empowered to live in their place of spiritual, physical, and emotional purpose. Kalisha has been privileged to work in the social service profession for the past 19 years, supporting youth experiencing acute mental health concerns and providing supervision of direct care staff to youth in crisis through the NJ Children’s System of Care.
Kalisha serves as the Associate Clinical Director of the Society for the Prevention of Teen Suicide where she provides training on the continuum of prevention to school districts, community organizations, and clinicians.
Kalisha is the owner of Wise Counsel Services which offers individual, family, and group therapy services for adolescents and adults with a faith-based emphasis for those that welcome spirituality into their journey.
Kalisha is married to her life partner, Pastor Jerrold W. Smith Jr, and together they parent 5 awesome daughters: Kayla, Kennedi, Kamryn, Kyndall, and KaiLee.
“Shame does not move people to a healthy place, but love, hope, and accountability transform lives.”