Laura Smith, MSN, AGACNP-BC, FNP-BC

Laura Smith is a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner who brings a strong clinical background and deep compassion to her work at Nashville Addiction Clinic and Recovery Care of Columbia. With experience in trauma, emergency medicine, cardiology, and ICU care, Laura is known for her calm presence and clinical precision in high-acuity settings.

She earned her Master of Science in Nursing and Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification from the University of Alabama at Huntsville, later returning to complete a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Through telehealth, she now delivers patient-centered addiction treatment across Tennessee.

Addiction medicine is Laura’s passion. She’s inspired by the resilience of her patients and finds meaning in guiding them from struggle to strength. Her approach is grounded in trust, empathy, and creating a safe, judgment-free space where patients feel seen, supported, and empowered to grow.

When she’s not providing care, Laura is an avid traveler, adventurous foodie, and competitive dancer who brings the same energy and joy to her personal life that she shares with her patients every day.