Leana Smith

Leana Smith, APRN, PMHNP-BC, is the CEO and founder of Leana Smith Psychiatric Nursing Inc., a private practice in Benicia, CA, specializing in integrative and concierge psychiatry. With extensive experience as a psychiatric nurse practitioner, Leana is involved in several roles, including engagement in research at the University of California, San Francisco, focusing on MDMA-assisted therapy for psychiatric disorders. Additionally, Leana holds a position as a health research scientist with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, conducting prolonged exposure therapy and leading clinical studies. With a strong educational background, including a Master of Science in Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing from UCSF and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Brigham Young University, Leana Smith is dedicated to advancing mental health treatment through evidence-based practices and innovative therapies.