Kathy Smith

Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships

About

I am licensed in Minnesota and North Dakota with 40 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, depression, & coping with life changes. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. I believe that everyone is doing the best they can, in their particular situation, with the skills they have. I believe everyone is capable of change and deserves help in making those changes. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Years Experience: 40

Location: North Dakota, United States

Accepting New Clients: No

Gender: Female

Accepting international clients: No

NPI Number: 1285170530

Credentials: MN LICSW 11178, ND LCSW 732

Languages Spoken: English

Licenses: LCSW (North Dakota) #732 exp 2025-12-31 • LICSW (Minnesota) #11178 exp 2027-03-31

List of Specialties: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Female therapist, Older, Liberal therapist

Where Can You Work With This Therapist: BetterHelp

Therapist of color: No

Communication options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

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Kathy Smith

Compassionate clinical social worker

Stress & anxiety
Grief support
Life changes help

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Licensed · Professional · Cancel Anytime

About

Kathy Smith is a licensed clinical social worker in Minnesota (MN LICSW 11178) and North Dakota (ND LCSW 732) with 40 years of professional experience.

She has worked with people facing stress and anxiety, grieving loss, living with depression, and coping with major life transitions, and she also addresses compassion fatigue. She is a female therapist and identifies as an older, liberal therapist.

Kathy approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She operates from the belief that everyone is doing the best they can with the skills they have and that people are capable of change and deserve support in making those changes.

Conversations and treatment plans are tailored to each individual’s specific needs. Kathy recognizes that starting therapy can take courage, and she is proud of clients who take that first step.

Location: North Dakota, United States

Years Experience: 40

Gender: Female

Languages Spoken: English

Therapist of Color: No

Communication Options: Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging

Specialties

Primary area of focus: Compassion fatigue, Coping with life changes, Depression, Grief, Stress, Anxiety

Other areas of experience: Aging and geriatric issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic illness, Chronic pain, Codependency, Communication problems, Disability, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women’s issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Therapeutic approach: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy

Ready To Start Your Journey?

Therapist Available Through: BetterHelp

Currently Accepting New Clients: No

Accepting International Clients: No

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Credentials & Verification

Credentials: MN LICSW 11178, ND LCSW 732
NPI Number: 1285170530
License: LCSW (North Dakota) #732 exp 2025-12-31 • LICSW (Minnesota) #11178 exp 2027-03-31

Is Online Therapy the Right Fit for Your Needs?

Many people wonder whether online therapy can make a real difference. For common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or navigating life changes, online therapy has been shown to be comparably effective to traditional in-person sessions. A major benefit is flexibility – clients can connect in the way that suits them best, whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This adaptability often makes it easier to incorporate therapy into a busy schedule. All participating therapists are licensed professionals, and if a different fit is desired, clients are able to switch therapists at any time.

How much experience does Kathy Smith have?

Kathy Smith has 40 years of experience providing therapy services.

Is Kathy Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds licenses as a clinical social worker in Minnesota (MN LICSW 11178) and in North Dakota (ND LCSW 732).

In which languages does Kathy Smith provide therapy?

Kathy Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Kathy Smith located?

Kathy Smith is located in North Dakota.

How can I work with Kathy Smith as my therapist?

Clients can work with Kathy Smith by phone, video, live chat, or messaging.

How much does therapy with Kathy Smith cost?

Fees can vary based on factors such as location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the ‘Start Therapy’ button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is simple. Click the ‘Start Therapy’ button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with Kathy Smith. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Start with Kathy Smith