Meet Lynka Smith

In 2018, I opened a solo provider practice focused on assessment, diagnosis, and medication management for mental health patients ranging from ages 4 to 65. Initially, I established the practice in Texas, providing comprehensive mental health services to the local community. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I transitioned the practice to a tele-psychiatry-only model, which proved to be more convenient and accessible for my patients. As the practice grew and I gained experience, I expanded my services to Colorado, allowing me to reach a broader patient population across both states. The ability to provide care remotely enabled me to serve individuals in need across a wider geographic area, offering professional assessment, diagnosis, and medication management services from the comfort and safety of their own homes. This shift to tele-psychiatry has been instrumental in ensuring continuity of care and expanding the reach of my practice during these challenging times.View all

My time in the Navy Nurse Corps was deeply rewarding. I had the privilege of caring for active duty service members as well as their family members, which allowed me to gain a wealth of diverse clinical experience. Beginning my nursing career as the officer in charge of three psychiatric units, managing a team of six corpsmen, was an immense challenge that also facilitated tremendous personal and professional growth. I navigated the complexities of mental health care, honing my skills as a well-rounded nurse. Later, I transitioned to the post-op surgery floor and oncology units, further broadening my expertise. I even had the opportunity to briefly engage in nursing research before ultimately resigning my commission to continue advancing my nursing career in the civilian sector.View all

My time in the Navy Nurse Corps was deeply rewarding. I had the privilege of caring for active duty service members as well as their family members, which allowed me to gain a wealth of diverse clinical experience. Beginning my nursing career as the officer in charge of three psychiatric units, managing a team of six corpsmen, was an immense challenge that also facilitated tremendous personal and professional growth. I navigated the complexities of mental health care, honing my skills as a well-rounded nurse. Later, I transitioned to the post-op surgery floor and oncology units, further broadening my expertise. This included providing palliative care to oncology patients, many of whom were far removed from their own families during their treatment. I worked to build a supportive, familial environment for these patients during their most vulnerable moments. I even had the opportunity to briefly engage in nursing research before ultimately resigning my commission to continue advancing myView all