Krystal Smith, LMSW

Krystal Smith is a Licensed Master Social Worker who brings more than a decade of clinical experience to her practice. She holds an LMSW - a licensed master social worker credential - and combines formal training with a compassionate, individualized approach to support adolescents, adults, couples, families, and groups. Krystal earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore, grounding her practice in both academic training and real-world clinical work.

Her work spans a variety of settings and includes both short- and long-term interventions for issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, anger, relationship and family challenges, parenting concerns, self-esteem and identity, career stress, and coping with medical diagnoses. Krystal often integrates evidence-informed techniques alongside alternative interventions, drawing on mindfulness practices, guided imagery and relaxation methods, music, and yoga-based therapies when appropriate to the client’s needs.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Krystal regularly pursues training to broaden her skills. She emphasizes meeting each person where they are, collaborating to identify strengths and practical strategies, and offering a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore change and increase quality of life.