Licensed Concierge Therapist | Speaker | Author | Advocate
Founder, Healing in High Heels™ 👠
Dr. Teresa L. Quarker Smith is a licensed therapist, speaker, author, and advocate with more than 25 years of experience helping individuals, families, and communities navigate life’s challenges with resilience, purpose, and hope.
Licensed in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and North Carolina, Dr. Smith provides concierge-style therapy services designed to meet the needs of individuals seeking personalized, confidential, and meaningful support. Her work focuses on helping clients move beyond survival and toward greater emotional wellness, balance, healing, and personal growth.
Dr. Smith earned her Master’s degree in Counseling and Psychology from the University of West Alabama and her Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Counseling Studies from Capella University. Since earning her doctorate in 2010, she has remained committed to advancing mental health awareness, supporting individuals through life’s transitions, and empowering others to live healthier, more fulfilling lives.
Known for her authentic approach and commitment to excellence, Dr. Smith combines clinical expertise with compassion, creating a supportive environment where clients feel seen, heard, and empowered to create lasting change.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Smith is a sought-after speaker who delivers engaging presentations on mental health, emotional wellness, leadership, resilience, women’s empowerment, and personal growth. Her ability to blend professional expertise with authentic storytelling allows her to connect with audiences in meaningful and lasting ways.
She is also the author of The Voices I Heard While Talking to Myself, a powerful memoir that explores healing, perseverance, self-discovery, and transformation. Through her writing and speaking, Dr. Smith encourages others to embrace their journey, recognize their strength, and pursue lives rooted in purpose and possibility.
As the founder of Healing in High Heels™ 👠, Dr. Smith has created a movement dedicated to helping women heal, grow, reclaim their voice, and walk confidently in purpose. Through speaking engagements, workshops, retreats, and community initiatives, she inspires women to embrace wholeness, resilience, and the power of their own story.
Dr. Smith is also deeply committed to leadership, advocacy, and community service. She currently serves as Co-Chair of the Leadership Development Committee and Co-Chair of the Ethics Committee for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Pensacola Chapter. She is also a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, where she continues a longstanding commitment to service, scholarship, leadership, and community engagement.
Through her professional work and community involvement, Dr. Smith remains dedicated to empowering individuals, strengthening families, developing future leaders, and creating meaningful impact within the communities she serves.