Rhett Smith

Rhett Smith received his MDiv and MSMFT from Fuller Theological Seminary, and currently works as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in private practice at Auxano Counseling in Plano, TX. Rhett is also a regular guest speaker at churches, talking on a variety of topics ranging from marriage, parenting, adolescents, emerging adulthood, anxiety, social media and technology.

Prior to his work as a Marriage and Family Therapist, Rhett spent the previous 10 years as a pastor working with college students on university campuses and in church ministry. Growing up in a pastor's home and working in ministry has given Rhett a passion for working with families within the church, and especially with pastors and their families. Rhett was a contributing author to the book "The New Media Frontier" and the book "Outspoken". His first book, The Anxious Christian: Can God Use Your Anxiety for Good? is being published by Moody in March of 2012. In the book Rhett explores the importance of seeing our anxiety as a catalyst for growth in our lives.

Rhett and his wife Heather live in Frisco, TX with their two children. In his free-time Rhett enjoys running, writing and hanging out with his family.