About me

About me

Rick Smith, Ed.D., Psy.D.

Rick Smith, Ed.D., Psy.D.

About us - Dr Rick Smith and his puppy
About us - Dr Rick Smith and his puppy
About us - Dr Rick Smith and his puppy
About us - Dr Rick Smith and his puppy

I’m an experienced clinical psychologist with two doctorates — in Clinical Psychology (USA) and Education (Bath, UK) — as well as a Master’s degree (USA). I've also earned advanced certifications from Harvard and McLean Hospital, Yale, and the International OCD Foundation. I'm always learning.

I aim to provide practical, evidence-based strategies that measurably improve performance and well-being. My research background includes work on ADHD, anxiety, and supporting adults and teens with stress, motivation, and high-performance demands.

I’m an experienced clinical psychologist with two doctorates — in Clinical Psychology (USA) and Education (Bath, UK) — as well as a Master’s degree (USA). I've also earned advanced certifications from Harvard and McLean Hospital, Yale, and the International OCD Foundation. I'm always learning.

I aim to provide practical, evidence-based strategies that measurably improve performance and well-being. My research background includes work on ADHD, anxiety, and supporting adults and teens with stress, motivation, and high-performance demands.

17k+

Hours of clinical work

500+

Clients served

12+

Years of service in Hong Kong

20+

Years as an educator and psychologist, with expertise in both fields.

How It Works

How It Works

Personalized care for lasting results

Personalized care for lasting results

How it works - Dr Rick Smith
How it works - Dr Rick Smith
How it works - Dr Rick Smith
How it works - Dr Rick Smith

We begin with a blank page, taking time to understand your unique situation, goals, and priorities. From there, we work together to design a flexible plan that adapts as you grow. That's because lasting change starts with care that’s built around you, not a formula.

We begin with a blank page, taking time to understand your unique situation, goals, and priorities. From there, we work together to design a flexible plan that adapts as you grow. That's because lasting change starts with care that’s built around you, not a formula.

My Core Values

Guiding principles for exceptional care

Guiding principles for exceptional care

Guiding principles for exceptional care

Our work is personal. These values shape how I listen, how I respond, and how I help clients create lasting change. They guide each decision we make together, ensuring your care is focused, adaptable, and built around what matters most to you.

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Courage

Real change takes bravery. I help you face challenges directly, with a willingness to take interpersonal risks, be emotionally vulnerable, and explore new ways of relating.

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Courage

Real change takes bravery. I help you face challenges directly, with a willingness to take interpersonal risks, be emotionally vulnerable, and explore new ways of relating.

Care and service - Doctr X Framer Template

Courage

Real change takes bravery. I help you face challenges directly, with a willingness to take interpersonal risks, be emotionally vulnerable, and explore new ways of relating.

Care and service - Doctr X Framer Template

Courage

Real change takes bravery. I help you face challenges directly, with a willingness to take interpersonal risks, be emotionally vulnerable, and explore new ways of relating.

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Excellence

I deliver the highest standard of care, using proven methods and continuously refining my craft.

Patient safety - Doctr X Framer Template

Excellence

I deliver the highest standard of care, using proven methods and continuously refining my craft.

Patient safety - Doctr X Framer Template

Excellence

I deliver the highest standard of care, using proven methods and continuously refining my craft.

Patient safety - Doctr X Framer Template

Excellence

I deliver the highest standard of care, using proven methods and continuously refining my craft.

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Honesty

I value being fully present in the moment, speaking with clarity, and listening with intent. Our work is grounded in transparency and mutual trust.

Communication - Doctr X Framer Template

Honesty

I value being fully present in the moment, speaking with clarity, and listening with intent. Our work is grounded in transparency and mutual trust.

Communication - Doctr X Framer Template

Honesty

I value being fully present in the moment, speaking with clarity, and listening with intent. Our work is grounded in transparency and mutual trust.

Communication - Doctr X Framer Template

Honesty

I value being fully present in the moment, speaking with clarity, and listening with intent. Our work is grounded in transparency and mutual trust.

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Compassion

I meet you with empathy and respect, creating the safety and connection needed for real progress.

Commitment - Doctr X Framer Template

Compassion

I meet you with empathy and respect, creating the safety and connection needed for real progress.

Commitment - Doctr X Framer Template

Compassion

I meet you with empathy and respect, creating the safety and connection needed for real progress.

Commitment - Doctr X Framer Template

Compassion

I meet you with empathy and respect, creating the safety and connection needed for real progress.

About Dr. Rick Smith

About Dr. Rick Smith

Before becoming a psychologist, I spent years as an educator and researcher, helping young adults with learning challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia and processing delays. Along the way, I authored STOP Reading, a 4.8-star Amazon title that introduced a groundbreaking method to read less and learn more.

Before becoming a psychologist, I spent years as an educator and researcher, helping young adults with learning challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia and processing delays. I authored STOP Reading, a 4.8-star Amazon title that introduced a groundbreaking method to read less and learn more.

Before becoming a psychologist, I spent years as an educator and researcher, helping young adults with learning challenges such as ADHD, dyslexia and processing delays. Along the way, I authored STOP Reading, a 4.8-star Amazon title that introduced a groundbreaking method to read less and learn more.

STOP Reading: A strategy to read less and comprehend more.

Dr. Rick Smith

STOP Reading: A strategy to read less and comprehend more.

Dr. Rick Smith

STOP Reading: A strategy to read less and comprehend more.

Dr. Rick Smith

STOP Reading: A strategy to read less and comprehend more.

Dr. Rick Smith

My work has reached global audiences through social media, radio, podcasts, and print, sharing stories and science-backed strategies that help people think clearly, perform at their best, and live with greater purpose.

My work has reached global audiences through social media, radio, podcasts, and print, sharing stories and science-backed strategies that help people think clearly, perform at their best, and live with greater purpose.

Dr Smith on TVB Pearl

Dr Smith on TVB Pearl

Dr Rick Smith at Harvard with professor Dr Dan Shapiro, author of Negotiating the Non-Negotiable.

Dr Rick Smith with Harvard psychologist Dr Dan Shapiro, author of Negotiating the Non-Negotiable.

Dr Rick Smith at Harvard with professor Dr Dan Shapiro, author of Negotiating the Non-Negotiable.

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

General FAQs

ADHD

Anxiety

OCD

Screen Time

School Refusal

Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD

Parenting Support (SPACE Model)

Procrastination

Performance Psychology

Executive Coaching for Burnout

Substance Use

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How do I tell my teen they’re going to sessions?

What if my child refuses to go?

What does it take for kids to be successful in this work?

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General FAQs

ADHD

Anxiety

OCD

Screen Time

School Refusal

Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD

Parenting Support (SPACE Model)

Procrastination

Performance Psychology

Executive Coaching for Burnout

Substance Use

How many sessions?

Discounts

Guarantees

Payment Methods

How do I tell my teen they’re going to sessions?

What if my child refuses to go?

What does it take for kids to be successful in this work?

Confidentiality Assurance

General FAQs

ADHD

Anxiety

OCD

Screen Time

School Refusal

Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD

Parenting Support (SPACE Model)

Procrastination

Performance Psychology

Executive Coaching for Burnout

Substance Use

How many sessions?

Discounts

Guarantees

Payment Methods

How do I tell my teen they’re going to sessions?

What if my child refuses to go?

What does it take for kids to be successful in this work?

Confidentiality Assurance

General FAQs

ADHD

Anxiety

OCD

Screen Time

School Refusal

Defiant Behaviour, PDA, ODD

Parenting Support (SPACE Model)

Procrastination

Performance Psychology

Executive Coaching for Burnout

Substance Use

How many sessions?

Discounts

Guarantees

Payment Methods

How do I tell my teen they’re going to sessions?

What if my child refuses to go?

What does it take for kids to be successful in this work?

Confidentiality Assurance