About
Dr. Brittany Smith, MD
Dr. Brittany Smith, MD, is a double board-certified psychiatrist with dual training in Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry through the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and the University of Pennsylvania. A graduate of the University of Virginia School of Medicine, she holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Pennsylvania, where she graduated cum laude and began her early research into physician wellness and burnout.
During her residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Dr. Smith served as Wellness Chair and Resident Representative on the Diversity Committee, completing additional training in Geriatric Psychiatry. She went on to complete a competitive Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship at CHOP, where she was named Outpatient Chief Fellow and led a quality improvement initiative to provide firearm safety locks to families in need.
Dr. Smith has conducted more than six years of wellness research, authoring studies on human flourishing through the Positive Psychology Center at the University of Pennsylvania, where she was selected as a featured contributor for their Medical Humanities Newsletter. Her research has been presented to the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General at multiple national retreats.
Beyond the Practice
Beyond her work at Thriving Minds, Dr. Smith has long been dedicated to education and community connection, tutoring chemistry, physics, and organic chemistry at the University of Pennsylvania Tutoring Center, and volunteering with the West Philly Tutoring Project, where she provided free one-on-one math tutoring to middle school students during the 2013 district shutdown.
Her passion for service also found expression through music, she founded and arranged music for two volunteer a cappella groups that performed for hospitalized patients and nursing home residents during the holidays, creating moments of comfort and joy for others through song.
Outside of her professional and volunteer roles, Dr. Smith enjoys spending time outdoors with her family, caring for her indoor and outdoor plants, playing recreational sports with her husband, singing in the car, dancing, and relaxing with Vinyasa yoga.
Why Thriving Minds
Dr. Smith founded Thriving Minds, Rain or Shine, to create a space where treatment is both accessible and precise year-round, regardless of weather or location. Every plan is designed to bring structure, insight, and direction, enabling patients to achieve measurable progress and lasting stability.
Who We Serve
Thriving Minds, Rain or Shine, was built for individuals and families who expect more from their mental health care.
We provide comprehensive evaluation and treatment for conditions including:
Anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), depression, ADHD, mood disorders, eating disorders, adjustment disorders, and trauma-related conditions.
Whether for yourself or for someone you love, you can expect the same standard of attentive, expertly delivered care.
At Thriving Minds, progress is not an abstract concept
It’s something we define, measure, and work toward together. Every evaluation, every therapy session, and every medication review is part of a structured plan aimed at helping patients function at their fullest potential, in every season of life.
Emergency Notice
Thriving Minds, Rain or Shine, does not provide emergency services.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911.
For urgent psychiatric concerns, please go to your nearest emergency department.
You may also call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline for immediate support.