About Services Qualifications Interests Contact Get in Touch
Mental Health & Recovery

Renew Point LLC

Evidence-based care supporting recovery, emotional regulation, and growth — for adults and youth ready to move forward.

Trauma-Informed Care Person-Centered Skill-Based Approach QMHP & CSAC
Markus Smith, MS, CSAC, QMHP
Markus Smith, MS, CSAC, QMHP Mental Health & Substance Use Professional
About Services Qualifications Interests Contact

About Renew Point

Renew Point is a professional platform focused on recovery support, mental wellness, and personal development. The work centers on practical skill building, coaching informed approaches, and evidence-based frameworks to help individuals build stability, insight, and forward momentum.

"I support adults and youth through skill-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered care — with a focus on emotional regulation, recovery support, and practical tools for daily life."
Explore Services →
MS Master's Degree
CSAC Substance Abuse Counselor
QMHP Mental Health Professional
VA Based in Virginia

How I Can Help

Support tailored to your needs — whether you're an individual seeking recovery tools, a group looking for workshops, or an organization seeking training.

🤝

Individual Support

  • Recovery support and relapse prevention planning
  • Coping skills and emotional regulation strategies
  • Goal setting, routines, and accountability
  • Resource navigation and next step planning
👥

Groups & Workshops

  • Substance use and recovery education
  • Emotional intelligence and stress management skills
  • Coping skills workshops for youth and adults
  • Community and school-based programming
📋

Training & Consulting

  • Staff and organizational trainings
  • Workshop facilitation and speaking engagements
  • Education focused on recovery, resilience, and wellness

Services are educational, supportive, and coaching-informed. Clinical services are provided within scope and supervision where applicable.

Credentials & Background

Credentials & Roles
  • Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP)
  • Certified Substance Abuse Counselor (CSAC)
Education
  • B.S. in Media Communications and Community Psychology
  • M.S. in Addiction Psychology
  • Graduate training in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (in progress)
Professional Focus
  • Recovery support and relapse prevention
  • Emotional regulation and coping skills development
  • Trauma-informed and person-centered approaches
  • Group facilitation and community education

Professional Credentials

🧠
QMHP Qualified Mental Health Professional
🔬
CSAC Certified Substance Abuse Counselor
🎓
MS, Addiction Psychology Graduate Education
Markus Smith
MS, CSAC, QMHP

Areas of Passion

Beyond credentials, these are the areas that drive the work — bridging research, culture, and lived experience.

📚 Mental Health Education 🌱 Recovery Science 👦 Youth SEL & Prevention 🎤 Hip Hop & Therapeutic Expression 💬 Motivational Interviewing 🍳 Cooking & Self-Care 🌲 Outdoor Movement 💻 Responsible Tech in BH

Guiding Philosophy

Mental health and recovery education is at the core — helping people understand the science behind their experiences makes the work more meaningful and empowering.

Youth social-emotional learning and prevention programming is a key area, recognizing that early intervention and skill-building lay the groundwork for long-term resilience.

Hip hop culture and creative expression are powerful vehicles for connection in therapeutic and educational settings — meeting people where they are.

Applied self-care practices — cooking, outdoor movement, and reflective pause — are not extras; they are foundational to sustainable wellness.

Ethical and responsible use of technology in behavioral health is an emerging priority, ensuring that tools serve people, not the other way around.

Get in Touch

For professional inquiries, collaboration, or general questions — use the form or reach out directly by email.

✉️
📍
Location Virginia (services vary by location and scope)
⏱️
Response Time Typically within 1–2 business days

Send a Message

✓ Thank you! Your message has been received. I'll be in touch within 1–2 business days.
✕ Something went wrong. Please try again or email info@renewpoint.co directly.

Powered by Formspree — your information is secure and never shared.