- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Client-Centered work
About Kristen
Kristen Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, addictions, and life transitions. Kristen also addresses intimacy concerns, grief, work-life balance, and self-esteem issues.
She frames clients as the experts in their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. Conversations are straightforward and focused on what is happening now and what can change.
Kristen uses Client-Centered Therapy to listen and reflect what matters to each person. She incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are included when people need tools for emotion regulation and coping.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people through trauma, addiction, and parenting stress. She also works with issues linked to family of origin, attachment, and abandonment concerns. Kristen brings steady clinical experience to situations that often feel overwhelming or confusing.
In sessions she helps people set achievable steps, practice skills, and track progress between meetings. She encourages realistic adjustments rather than dramatic overhauls. The focus is on practical shifts that reduce distress and increase daily functioning.
Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Kristen works with Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize each person's perspective. That approach means sessions begin with the client's concerns and move at a personal pace. It helps people clarify values and goals and feel understood.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes. CBT is practical for anxiety, depression, and routine patterns that come from family messages. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and reducing impulsive reactions. DBT skills can be useful for mood swings, regulation, and stress that affects relationships.
Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kristen will discuss which methods fit your goals and try options together, adjusting as your needs change. Clients are involved in deciding what to practice between sessions and which tools to keep using.
Please confirm which session formats she currently offers before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats. Online options can make scheduling easier, allow shorter check-ins, or reduce travel time so sessions fit into a workday. Licensed professionals commonly use remote sessions to help people maintain consistency and apply skills in everyday situations.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
Kristen works with depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, and related concerns such as self-esteem and work-life balance.
How would she approach my old family patterns?
She uses direct conversation about family of origin and attachment matters, helping people recognize recurring roles and choices and try different responses in day-to-day life.
What is her professional background?
Kristen has 27 years of professional experience providing counseling for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and region does she practice under?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, credentialed as LMHC, and practices in Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the profile does not specify which formats are offered.
How do costs and subscriptions work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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