About Me

Dr. Ikeranda Smith (Dr. Ike) is a compassionate psychologist, professor, and life coach dedicated to serving humanity by building and strengthening communities through healthier relationships. As a psychologist, she believes in helping individuals repair their relationships with love by first encouraging them to resolve their relationship with themselves. As a professor, she creates dynamic environments that enable scholars to thrive as global thought leaders by integrating theories that transform spaces through innovative methods that incorporate psychology, sociology, and emotional intelligence into traditional settings. As a life coach, she is committed to helping people transform their lives by encouraging them to live more authentically.

The authenticity reflected in Dr. Ike’s life is central to her philosophy. She firmly believes in the transformative power of doing 'the work' while acknowledging the profound impact of dismantling inherited constructs, particularly those rooted in each individual’s family of origin. Driven by a passion for healing and unlearning self-destructive behaviors, she has experienced unequivocal transformations in her life, marriage, and perspective.

With a doctorate in psychology, Dr. Ike is focused on efforts to establish safer spaces that foster a sense of collaborative care with others. Her areas of interest include gender equity, the predictive measures that class has on educational outcomes, examining family dynamics and the effects of intergenerational trauma, and exploring the underrepresentation of African Americans in various spaces. Her most recent projects involve creating models that deconstruct barriers caused by trauma, which interfere with loving courageously, parenting consciously, and enhancing the morale of our personal and professional relationships within organizations.

Family is at the heart of Dr. Ike's values, and she exemplifies what it means to grow into one's true self while inspiring others to do the same.