NORTH PALM BEACH OUTPATIENT MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT PROGRAM

Assistant Program Director

Kate Smith, LCSW, LICSW

Kate is a licensed professional and has worked in the mental health and substance use disorder fields for over 10 years. Kate earned her bachelor’s degree in social work from Florida Atlantic University, graduating magna cum laude from her class. She attained her master’s degree in social work (MSW) at Barry University in an accelerated program. She is currently obtaining her doctorate in social work. She has served as a therapist and supervisor in clinical programs for inpatient and outpatient services, as well as acute and sub-acute programs for substance abuse, mental health and dual diagnosis. Kate has experience as a supervisor, consultant, speaker and administrator. Kate believes that by offering a consistent quality of care to both the patients and families she serves, it makes the outcome much greater for success. Kate believes in the importance of the family in the recovery process and Discovery’s commitment to supporting the family throughout the treatment process.

Referent Program Director and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Katelyn Camden, M.A., MFT

Katelyn is a registered marriage and family therapist intern. She graduated with her master’s degree in psychology and professional diploma in MFT from Kean University in New Jersey. She worked for eight years as a behavioral assistant working with children and families in the community. She completed her internship at Family Service League in Montclair, New Jersey, providing therapy to individuals, couples and families. Katelyn has worked in substance abuse treatment centers with adults who struggle with addiction, anxiety, depression, co-dependency, trauma and other various disorders. She brings relapse prevention strategies to both substance abuse and the mental health setting.

Katelyn practices using a family systems approach. She believes that the family system affects the interaction within the family. She hopes to help patients gain support from members in their immediate subsystem. When the family functions together as a united front, they can provide support to one another. She is an active member of the AAMFT.