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Kristen Smith

LMHC

Kristen Smith , LMHC

Therapist in Florida

● Accepting new clients
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About Kristen

Kristen Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 27 years of clinical experience supporting people through addiction, relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, and challenges related to work-life balance, self-esteem, guilt, shame, and life purpose. She brings extensive experience helping individuals and families navigate complex emotional and behavioral issues while honoring each person's unique story and strengths.

Kristen practices from a collaborative, client-centered stance that treats the individual as the expert of their own life. She combines empathic listening with practical tools drawn from evidence-informed approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help clients build skills, reduce distress, and pursue meaningful change. As an LMHC - a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she has advanced training to provide professional talk therapy and mental health support.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Kristen is committed to supporting that process with steady guidance, respect, and a clear focus on each person’s goals. She is currently accepting clients in Florida and works collaboratively to tailor treatment to individual needs.

Online therapy approaches and how they work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead and helps them access their own strengths and solutions. This approach can be especially helpful for people dealing with relationship issues, self-esteem concerns, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a skills-based method that helps people identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies with practical skills for emotion regulation, interpersonal effectiveness, and distress tolerance, and is often useful for intense emotional reactions and relationship conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kristen will work with each person to understand their needs, goals, and preferences and then recommend or combine methods that fit their situation. This partnership helps ensure therapy is both relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexibility by enabling sessions via video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit care into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access consistent support from licensed professionals and therapists without the constraints of in-person appointments.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Kristen Smith have?

Kristen Smith has 27 years of professional experience in mental health care.

Is Kristen Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. Kristen Smith is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH7619.

In which languages does Kristen Smith provide therapy?

Kristen Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristen Smith located?

Kristen Smith is located in Florida.

How can I work with Kristen Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Kristen Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kristen Smith work with international clients?

Kristen Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kristen Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Experience

27+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English

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