Dr. Steve Smith
Steve Smith is the director of the Counseling and Career Center at BYU, where he has worked for the past 26 years. Steve received his bachelor’s degree in Special Education and his master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance from BYU. He received his doctorate in Counseling and Student Personnel Psychology from the University of Minnesota. Prior to coming to BYU, Steve worked in counseling centers at the University of Minnesota and University of Utah.
At BYU Steve has been fortunate to serve students in many ways. In addition to counseling and therapy, he has served as an instructor for student development classes and as an adjunct faculty member in the Counseling Psychology Doctoral program. Steve has had the good fortune to work with many LGBTQ/SSA students at BYU.
When not at work, Steve can be found exploring the canyons and trails of Southern Utah with his family. Steve and his wife Klyss have three children and five grandchildren. His greatest accomplishment is that he can still make Klyss laugh after 37 years of marriage.