The
Rev. Richard D. Smith has been an ordained minister since 1984 and has pastored throughout Northeast
Ohio. He
received honors for several degrees including a B.A. in Bible from Asbury College and a Master of Divinity in Pastoral Psychology and Counseling
from Ashland Theological Seminary. He completed coursework in Advanced Clinical Counseling and has received Ecclesiastical
Endorsement as a Pastoral Counselor from the United Methodist Church General Board of Higher
Education and Ministry.
He
is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisor Designation in the State of Ohio and has counseled extensively in both the pastoral ministry and private practice. He founded
New Strength Counseling Service in June 1999 with a vision to provide competent and affordable assistance to individuals,
families, pastors and churches. He is a gifted therapist, teacher, and public speaker. He possesses an ability
to integrate spiritual and psychological insights to provide a balanced approach to counseling.
He authored and published The Ohio PCLE Review, The NCE® Review, The NCMHCE® Review and The
Exam Skills Development CD - a 1200-question simulated exam software. He is a Certified Fellow Member of the American
Association of Pastoral Counselors and teaches seminars and workshops on a variety of subjects.
