Kelli Smith , LPC

Kelli Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Louisiana and Texas who brings a decade of clinical experience to her work. She holds an LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor and reflects specialized training to provide therapeutic care and counseling. Over the years she has worked with more than 500 families and has provided direct counseling to children, adolescents, and adults, addressing a wide range of mental health and life concerns.

Kelli’s practice focuses on areas such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, family dynamics, trauma and abuse, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, coping with life changes, coaching, and ADHD. She also works with related issues including attachment and commitment concerns, communication problems, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, pregnancy and childbirth challenges, and divorce or separation. She is trained in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and is pursuing certification in that model.

She blends evidence-based strategies including cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness techniques, and solution-focused methods with a warm, supportive, and client-centered approach. Kelli aims to build professional, respectful relationships that honor each person’s cultural identity and life context, collaborating with clients to set concrete goals and practical steps for change. She is experienced in providing both brief focused therapy and longer term work depending on presenting needs.

In addition to her clinical practice, Kelli has authored more than eight books on topics such as anxiety, organization, communication, faith, and boundary setting. Her style is rooted in compassion, sensitivity, and a belief in treating people without stigmatizing labels, with treatment tailored to each individual’s circumstances and strengths.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kelli

Kelli uses cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. CBT is practical and goal-oriented, and it can be useful for anxiety, depression, stress, and many everyday challenges.

She also integrates mindfulness therapy, which teaches present-moment awareness and simple practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation. Mindfulness can support coping with stress, mood fluctuations, and persistent worry.

Kelli brings trauma-focused techniques into her work for clients who have experienced traumatic events; these approaches focus on processing difficult memories and building skills to manage trauma-related symptoms in ways that respect each person’s pace.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kelli works with clients to understand their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, then tailors methods and exercises that best fit those needs. Licensed professionals often combine elements from different models to create a personalized plan that evolves over time.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which provide flexibility for busy schedules and varying comfort levels. These formats make it easier to access consistent care, maintain progress between sessions, and receive support in a way that fits daily life.