Founder & CEO, Every Mind Matters Foundation
Licensed Mental Health Counselor | Author | Speaker | Mentor

Kelvin Smith, MA, LPC is a licensed mental health counselor, author, and transformational speaker dedicated to empowering individuals and communities to overcome adversity, redefine success, and cultivate lasting mental and emotional resilience. With more than a decade of experience in the mental health field, he is widely recognized for helping adolescents, adults, families, and professionals navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, identity challenges, and life transitions with clarity and purpose.

Grounded in clinical expertise and lived experience, Kelvin’s work centers on one core belief: failure is an event, not an identity and growth is always possible when the mind is equipped with the right tools.

A trusted clinician, mentor, and thought leader, he bridges therapeutic practice, community impact, and personal development to support sustainable well-being, self-awareness, and empowered leadership.

Key Professional Highlights

• Founder & Mission-Driven Executive Leader
  Founder and CEO of the Every Mind Matters Foundation, a nonprofit organization committed to increasing access to mental health education, awareness, and support across diverse communities. Under his leadership, the foundation delivers workshops, curriculum development, youth programming, and strategic community partnerships rooted in the belief that mental wellness is essential and that every mind matters.

• Licensed Clinical Practitioner & Mental Health Advocate
  Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing evidence-based mental health support to individuals, families, and professionals. His clinical work addresses anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, and life transitions, helping clients build resilience, emotional intelligence, and sustainable coping strategies.

• Author & Thought Leader on Resilience and Growth
  Author of Yes! I Failed! But I Am Not A Failure!, a transformative book that challenges traditional definitions of failure and guides readers toward growth, purpose, and self-worth through reflection and practical application. The book serves as a foundational resource for individuals seeking to move beyond setbacks without allowing them to define their future.

• Sought-After Speaker & Mentor
  Highly requested speaker for schools, churches, corporations, and community organizations, delivering impactful talks that blend real-life experience, evidence-based mental health principles, and motivational insight. His message consistently inspires audiences to take ownership of their mental, emotional, and personal development.

• Leadership Mentor for Emerging Generations
  Passionate mentor to young men and emerging leaders, supporting the development of self-awareness, discipline, confidence, and purpose. His mentorship work emphasizes intentional growth, identity formation, and leadership grounded in emotional and mental strength.