Dr. Karyn Smith is a licensed clinical psychologist and a licensed professional clinical counselor practicing in Minnesota, bringing 25 years of experience as a psychologist, therapist, counselor and life coach. She holds a Minnesota psychologist license (MN Psychologist 6271) and has worked with people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, career issues, OCD, and ADHD. She has also supported many individuals who have experienced neglect, physical or sexual trauma, and emotional abuse.

Her therapeutic manner is warm and interactive, grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She draws on a blend of person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, psychodynamic, solution-focused and rational-emotive approaches, tailoring conversations and treatment plans to the unique needs of each person she sees.

Dr. Smith addresses a broad array of issues such as stress, trauma and abuse, intimacy and relationship concerns, addictions, LGBT-related matters, family conflicts, grief, eating and sleeping disorders, parenting difficulties, anger management, self-esteem, career struggles, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue and ADHD. She understands that taking the first step toward change takes courage and is ready to support and empower people when they are prepared to begin.