Ana Carla Smith
(She/Her/Hers)
Psychiatrist
Dr. Smith is Board Certified in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
Dr. Smith was born in Miami and raised in Tampa, Florida. She attended the University of Miami, earning a Bachelor's of Science degree in Biology and Psychology, and continued on at UM for her Doctor of Medicine degree. Finally tired of the year-round heat, she moved north (to "The South") and completed her post-graduate trainings in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at Duke University Medical Center. She started Developing Minds in 2008. Dr. Smith is Board Certified in both Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. She currently lives in Durham, North Carolina with her husband, daughter and rottweiler-lab mix.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Anorexia Nervosa
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bulimia Nervosa
- Eating Concerns
- Anxiety
- Binge-Eating Disorder
- Compulsive Exercise
- Pregnancy/Loss of Pregnancy
- Sexual Identity
- Alcohol Use
- Gender Identity
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Racial Identity
Age groups
- Seniors (65 or older)
Remote options
- Video
Payment options
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- DSHIP – North Carolina
- Documentation provided for patient filling
- In-network insurance
Payment methods
- Cash
Credentials
Licenses
Psychiatrist
NC medical board
NC2008-00959, North Carolina