Kelly Smith, LCSW
Licensed in New York · 30 years in practice
Kelly Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience.
License and registration
- LCSW, New York
- 054827 · expires January 2028
- LCSW, California
- LCSW112157 · expires November 2026
- LCSW, Virginia
- 0904016388 · expires June 2027
- LICSW, Washington
- LW61469825 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1861441297 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 30
- Languages
- English
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About Kelly
Kelly Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with thirty years of experience. Kelly aims to make therapy straightforward and practical for people who feel overwhelmed. Sessions focus on clear steps and real-life changes rather than jargon.
Kelly creates a warm, respectful space where concerns are heard and taken seriously. Kelly works with adults on problems such as stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, addictions, and relationship struggles. She also addresses parenting concerns, intimacy issues, grief, and challenges related to ADHD and bipolar mood patterns.
Background and approach
LGBT-related topics and questions about identity and belonging are part of her practice as well. Her approach blends client-centered listening with tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy. Kelly uses mindfulness skills and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and build new habits.
The conversation in session is collaborative - goals and techniques are chosen together based on what makes sense for each person. Kelly has experience supervising other clinicians and has worked in a range of settings across her career. That background shows up in a practical focus on what will help day-to-day functioning.
She tailors pacing and techniques to each person's needs and preferences. Many people come for short-term help with coping skills or longer work on deeper issues. Kelly emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while helping people move toward greater stability and clearer choices.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kelly lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- Addictions
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Infidelity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Prejudice and discrimination
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sex addiction
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Sexuality
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kelly names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
- Systemic Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Kelly uses client-centered therapy to focus on each person's experience. This approach emphasizes listening and building goals that matter to the individual, which helps when someone needs a calm space to make sense of feelings. Cognitive behavioral therapy offers clear steps for changing thoughts and behaviors, useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Kelly will talk with the client about goals and try techniques together to see what feels helpful. That way the plan shifts over time if a different method or pace would work better for the person.
Online sessions can be arranged as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what suits someone's routine. Video calls allow face-to-face interaction for skills practice and detailed conversation. Phone sessions can be easier when lower bandwidth is needed or when a person prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and text-based messaging offer short, flexible check-ins and can fit into busy days or when someone wants brief written reflections between sessions. These options help make therapy more accessible and easier to fit into daily life.
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Questions people ask
What kinds of concerns are addressed in sessions?
Kelly helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and related challenges.
What is the general therapy style like?
Sessions are warm, interactive, and collaborative. Kelly listens closely and uses practical tools to help people change patterns and build coping skills.
How much experience does this therapist have?
Kelly brings thirty years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor, working in a variety of clinical settings over the course of a long career.
What are the credentials and where is this therapist located?
Kelly holds LCSW credentials and is licensed in New York and Virginia. She practices from Virginia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session based on the therapist's availability.
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