Katie Smith , LMSW

Katie Smith is a licensed Michigan clinician with 5 years of professional experience who helps people navigate stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, and family conflict. As an LMSW - a Licensed Master Social Worker - she combines practical skills with empathetic support to help clients build motivation, self-esteem, and confidence.

Katie creates an open environment where thoughts and feelings can be expressed without fear of judgment, and she works collaboratively with each person to identify realistic steps toward meaningful change. She frames the therapeutic process as a partnership, offering guidance and encouragement while helping clients develop tools they can use in daily life.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Accessible Online Care

Katie uses practical, evidence-based techniques that focus on building everyday coping skills and problem-solving strategies. These skills-oriented interventions teach tools for managing stress, reducing anxiety, and boosting motivation so clients can handle challenging moments more effectively.

She also employs collaborative relationship-focused work that supports communication, conflict resolution, and family dynamics. This approach helps people explore patterns, set healthier boundaries, and strengthen connections with partners and family members in ways that fit their values and goals.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the process. Katie partners with clients to identify which techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so the work remains relevant and effective for each individual.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, allowing clients to schedule care around work, family, and other commitments. Working with licensed professionals remotely can make it easier to maintain consistency in sessions and to apply new skills in real-life situations between appointments.