D Gregory Smith, MA, STL, LMHC
Education:
Bachelor of Arts, (Major: Theology, Minor: Communications) Carroll College, Helena, Montana, 1987;
Bachelor in Sacred Theology (STB) cum Laude, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1990;
License in Sacred Theology (STL) Magna cum Laude, Pontifical Gregorian University, Rome, Italy, 1992;
Master of Arts (MA), Magna cum Laude, Mental Health Counseling, Seattle University, 2002. Thesis: Gay Teen Suicide Risk Reduction.
Work Experience:
Roman Catholic Diocese, Helena, Montana, Priest, pastor, 1991-1997.
Carroll College, Helena, Montana. Faculty, 1994-1997
Group Health Credit Union, Member Service Representative 1997-2002.
Seattle Counseling Service, Therapist/Case Manager 2002-2006.
Therapist/Counselor, Private Practice- 2004-Present
Health Educator and Trainer, 2006-Present
HIV+ Support group facilitator, Bozeman, and Helena, MT 2008-Present
Executive Director AIDS Outreach, Bozeman, MT April 2012-Present
Special Qualifications:
Governor’s AIDS Advisory Council, Original Member, MT, 1994-96.
Lambert House Volunteer for At-Risk-Youth 1998-2000.
Certified Gestalt Therapist- Gestalt Institute of Seattle, 2001.
Licensed Mental Health Counselor, WA, 2010-present
Sexual Minority Specialist, Mental Health Professional, WA, 2004-present.
Certified HIV/STD Specialist, 2006-present
State of Montana Community Planning Group for HIV Education and Prevention 2008-present. Co-Chair, 2011.
Contributing Writer, The Bilerico Project, 2009-present
Contributing Writer, LGBTQ Nation, 2010-present
Pride Foundation, Montana Leadership Action Team, Chair, 2011-present