Kristen Smith, LMHC

Kristen Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 27 years of professional experience. She works with people facing a wide range of concerns, including addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, grief, and challenges with self-esteem, sleep, and eating. She also supports clients dealing with family and parenting matters, career transitions, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue, as well as focus areas such as attachment and family-of-origin issues, adoption and foster care, and aging-related concerns.

Kristen approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, treating each person as the expert of their own life while offering clinical guidance and practical tools. She integrates client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to tailor strategies that match an individual’s needs and goals. Kristen emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify priorities and build skills for coping, emotional regulation, and healthier relationships.

Seeking change can take courage, and Kristen aims to provide steady, respectful support throughout that process. As an LMHC - a licensed mental health counselor qualified to assess and treat emotional and psychological concerns - she combines clinical training with nearly three decades of experience to help people move toward more fulfilling and balanced lives.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristen Smith draws on client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to meet clients where they are and address a range of concerns. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a trusting therapeutic relationship so clients can clarify values and goals and feel supported during change. CBT helps identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for depression, anxiety, and stress-related challenges. DBT offers skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be especially helpful for intense emotions, trauma reactions, and interpersonal difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the work, and Kristen collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She combines approaches as appropriate and adjusts strategies over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy with Kristen is available by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care during busy lives, manage follow-up between sessions, and access therapeutic support from home or other convenient locations. The format supports consistent engagement while allowing the therapist and client to choose the communication style that works best.