Kelly Smith
LCSW offering collaborative, tailored psychotherapy for diverse concerns
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About
Kelly Smith, LCSW, is a non-binary clinical social worker based in Virginia with 30 years of experience in psychotherapy and clinical supervision. Kelly has worked with people facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addictions, grief, parenting issues, and many identity-related matters such as LGBT concerns and intimacy-related issues. Kelly also addresses complex presentations that include co-morbidity, ADHD, bipolar conditions, and compassion fatigue.
Kelly’s manner is described as warm, interactive, and engaging. They draw on a blend of client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches, and tailor the structure of sessions to each person’s needs. This includes attention to family and systems dynamics when relevant, as well as focused work on boundaries, communication, and attachment or abandonment themes.
Kelly emphasizes respectful, sensitive dialogue and collaborates with people to identify practical steps and deeper patterns worth exploring. They approach each professional partnership with intention and aim to align therapeutic methods with the particular concerns and goals brought into the room.
Kelly’s manner is described as warm, interactive, and engaging. They draw on a blend of client-centered, cognitive behavioral, dialectical behavior, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic approaches, and tailor the structure of sessions to each person’s needs. This includes attention to family and systems dynamics when relevant, as well as focused work on boundaries, communication, and attachment or abandonment themes.
Kelly emphasizes respectful, sensitive dialogue and collaborates with people to identify practical steps and deeper patterns worth exploring. They approach each professional partnership with intention and aim to align therapeutic methods with the particular concerns and goals brought into the room.
- Location:
- Virginia, United States
- Years Experience:
- 30
- Gender:
- Non-binary
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- No
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Depression
Other areas of experience: Addictions, Family conflicts, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: NY LCSW 054827, VA LCSW 0904016388
- NPI Number: 1861441297
- License: LCSW (New York), LCSW (California), LCSW (Virginia), LICSW (Washington)
Remote and Flexible Session Options
Kelly offers multiple remote ways to meet, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options allow sessions to be scheduled in formats that fit different communication preferences and life circumstances. Kelly adapts the pace and structure of interactions to the chosen medium while maintaining the collaborative stance central to their work.
Therapeutic approaches used online include cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy, explained in accessible terms and paired with mindfulness practices. Cognitive behavioral techniques focus on identifying and shifting unhelpful patterns of thinking and behavior. Dialectical behavior strategies emphasize emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness practices support present-moment awareness.
Kelly also integrates client-centered principles and motivational interviewing to help clarify priorities and strengthen motivation for change, alongside psychodynamic reflections when exploring relational or attachment themes. The online format is used to work collaboratively on goals, tailor interventions, and stay responsive to ongoing needs via the available communication channels.
What is Kelly's professional background and experience?
Kelly Smith has 30 years of experience as a clinical social worker and psychotherapist, including clinical supervision.
What credentials and licenses does Kelly hold?
Kelly holds the LCSW credential. License details listed are NY LCSW 054827 and VA LCSW 0904016388.
Which languages does Kelly work in?
This profile indicates Kelly provides services in English.
Where is Kelly located?
Kelly is based in Virginia.
How can sessions be conducted?
Sessions can be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Kelly accept international clients?
The profile states Kelly is not accepting international clients.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with Kelly?
To begin, use the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire as the first step.