About Dr. Thomas E. Smith

Dr. Thomas E. Smith is a Professor Emeritus at Florida State University, a licensed clinical social worker, an educator, and an author with long experience in mental health, marriage and family therapy training, research, and clinical leadership. He has served as a university professor, Associate Dean for Research and Development, Clinical Director of a residential psychiatric treatment program, and Training Director of a COAMFTE-accredited family therapy institute.

Throughout his career, Dr. Smith has taught at major universities, developed continuing education programs for mental health professionals, and authored more than 100 scholarly publications and professional resources. His work focuses on providing practical, evidence-informed guidance that clinicians can apply in everyday practice.

Southeastern Professional Books is Dr. Smith’s professional education platform, bringing together continuing education courses, Clinical Manuals, Practice Briefs, books, and ongoing writing to support therapists, social workers, psychologists, and other helping professionals committed to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.  This website brings together his ecourses, training manuals, and Substack series. 

This website is the author-educator platform of Dr. Thomas E. Smith, bringing together practical resources developed to support mental health professionals throughout their careers. The website integrates continuing education courses, Clinical Manuals, Practice Briefs, books, and ongoing professional writing into a single learning environment designed for clinicians seeking practical, evidence-informed guidance.

Rather than organizing resources by publication format alone, the platform is built around the real challenges clinicians encounter in practice. Whether you are looking for continuing education, concise clinical guidance, in-depth manuals, or broader discussions of professional issues, the goal is the same: to provide practical knowledge that can be applied directly to clinical work with individuals, couples, and families.

This website reflects Dr. Smith’s commitment to lifelong learning, thoughtful clinical practice, and making high-quality professional education accessible to helping professionals at every stage of their careers.