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 addictions, relationship challenges, trauma and abuse, intimacy concerns, depression, anxiety, work-life balance struggles, low self-esteem, and feelings of guilt or shame, as well as those seeking greater clarity about life purpose.

Kristen approaches therapy from a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert on their own story and capable of growth. She aims to create a supportive environment where clients can explore patterns, heal from past wounds, and develop practical skills to manage symptoms and improve relationships. Kristen emphasizes collaboration and respects each client’s values and goals as central to the work.

Taking the first step toward a more fulfilling life often requires courage, and Kristen offers steady support throughout that journey. Her practice focuses on helping clients build resilience, find healthier ways of relating, and move toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for them.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Kristen uses Client-Centered Therapy to place the client’s experience at the heart of sessions, offering empathic listening and support to help people explore their values, strengths, and goals. This approach is helpful for those seeking understanding, validation, and a collaborative space to make sense of life challenges.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is practical and skills-oriented, often useful for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and difficulties with mood or behaviors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristen works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods best align with their needs, goals, and personal preferences. Together they assess what feels most effective and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy with Kristen is available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to maintain consistent care while balancing work, family, and other responsibilities, and they support ongoing connection with licensed professionals regardless of where a client is located in Florida.