Krystal Smith

Krystal Smith is a licensed social worker in Michigan with 11 years of clinical experience and a strong commitment to compassionate care. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from North Carolina State University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Maryland, Baltimore. Her professional credentials include clinical social work training and Michigan licensure as a master-level social worker, reflecting advanced preparation to provide therapeutic care.

Krystal works with adolescents and adults, as well as groups, families, and couples, using an eclectic approach tailored to each person’s unique needs. Her areas of focus include emotional challenges such as depression and anxiety, supporting adolescents and adults with medical diagnoses including cancer and cerebral palsy, anger management, relationship difficulties among couples, families and friends, grief and loss, trauma, self-esteem and identity issues, spiritual concerns, coping with life stressors and changes, and crisis counseling.

She has practiced in a variety of settings and is skilled in both short- and long-term intervention strategies. Krystal pursues ongoing training in multiple counseling models to expand her skills and stay current with best practices. Her therapeutic stance is to “meet the individual where they are,” and she often integrates alternative interventions such as music, guided imagery and relaxation techniques, mindfulness, and yoga-based therapies when appropriate.

Krystal believes meaningful change happens when people are given direction and support to recognize and build on their own strengths. She maintains a warm, welcoming, and nonjudgmental treatment style and collaborates with individuals to empower them to increase their quality of life.