Dr. Carleah East, LMHC

Ceo

S.M.I.L.E. Psychology and Associates

ST. PETERSBURG, FL

Dr. Carleah

East is a clinical psychotherapist, licensed mental health counselor, life-purpose coach, motivational speaker, and author. She is the founding CEO of SMILE Psychology and Associates, LLC and Sapphire Woman Pathways organization, and both allow Dr. East to share her dedication to helping others reach their highest potential. SMILE Psychology and Associates is a clinical wellness spa that uses therapeutic services to provide counseling, massage, body therapy, and emotional detox for all. Sapphire Woman Pathways supports women impacted by incarceration by providing re-entry support and guiding them through healing painful wounds from the past, building confidence and self-efficacy, and gaining strength by providing pathways of education, therapy, and civic engagement.

Dr. East is also a popular and respected psychology professor for over a decade. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Central Florida and her Master of Arts in Mental Health Counseling from Argosy University. She completed her Ph.D. in General Psychology at Capella University and maintains professional training certifications from Connect: Suicide Intervention and National Mental Health First Aid.

Interesting Insights

ORGANIZATION AFFILIATIONS:

NAACP, Member, APA, Member

PERSON MOST LIKE TO MEET:

Angela Davis - she’s unapologetic and powerful

HOBBY / LEISURE ACTIVITY:

Exercising: biking, boxing, dancing, Baking, Quality time with friends and family

SOMETHING MOST PEOPLE DO NOT KNOW ABOUT ME: I participate in Martial Arts Fighting (MA)

A proud member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Dr. East is the author of two books, The Hangover: Overcoming Emotional Addiction and Don’t Wait for Love, Become LOVE. She is a clinical correspondent with BayNews 9 and Channel 10 News, and her motivational speaking work through Dr. East SPEAKS provides keynote addresses, life-purpose coaching, personal and professional development seminars, and community-based workshops on topics including, but not limited to, anxiety, divorce, and emotional addiction across the United States. With laughter and love, Dr. East inspires others to reclaim their power, embrace their truth, and design their destiny.

WORDS THAT INSPIRE ME:

“My tears don’t compromise my strengths”

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