Therapist profile
Kelly Smith, LCSW
Virginia
Licensed clinical social worker - Anger and relationships
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- CredentialsLCSW
- LicenseLCSW, New York / 054827; LCSW, California / LCSW112157; LCSW, Virginia / 0904016388; LICSW, Washington / LW61469825
- NPI1861441297
- Experience30 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationVirginia
About
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- DBT skills
About Kelly
Kelly Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 30 years of clinical experience in psychotherapy and supervision. Kelly practices in Virginia and works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, addiction concerns, parenting challenges, anger, and related issues. Sessions are conducted in English.
Kelly draws on a mix of practical approaches to help people manage strong feelings and recurring patterns. Conversations focus on what is happening now and on skills that can reduce overwhelm and reactivity. Kelly uses straightforward exercises alongside reflective talk to help people notice triggers and try different responses.
Over three decades of work in clinical settings has involved a wide range of problems, from mood disorders and attention difficulties to grief and intimacy concerns. Kelly also has experience with LGBT issues, adoption and foster care topics, and relationship communication problems. That background informs a flexible approach aimed at clear, manageable steps.
Therapy sessions are collaborative. Kelly helps people set short-term goals, practice new coping strategies, and check progress each visit. Sessions include cognitive-behavioral techniques, mindfulness practices, and skills drawn from dialectical behavior therapy when useful.
People often come for help with anger that shows up at work, in parenting, or inside close relationships. Kelly works on recognizing patterns, building calmer responses, and keeping changes realistic and sustainable.
How sessions work
How Kelly's approaches translate to online work
Kelly commonly uses cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practice in clinical work. CBT breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into workable steps and teaches practical exercises to reduce anger and anxiety. Mindfulness practice helps people notice impulses and bodily signs of stress so they can choose a different response instead of reacting automatically.Kelly also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills when emotional regulation or crisis planning is needed. DBT skills include emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective interpersonal techniques that can be practiced between sessions and reviewed together. Together these approaches support clearer thinking and steadier reactions to triggers.
Finding the right mix of techniques is a collaborative process. Kelly will work with each person to set goals, try different strategies, and adjust the plan based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide which methods and homework fit the person's life and schedule.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered. Confirm the available formats before booking so sessions fit into work, family, or daily routines. Online work can make it easier to keep appointments, fit brief check-ins into a busy day, or use phone or lower-bandwidth options when video is difficult.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, California, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Kelly help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and parenting challenges, anger, and related concerns including ADHD and grief.
What is Kelly's therapeutic style?
The approach is interactive and practical, combining talk with skill-building exercises. Sessions emphasize noticing patterns and learning concrete ways to respond differently.
How much clinical experience does Kelly have?
Kelly has 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor in a variety of settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
Kelly is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) holding licenses in New York and Virginia, and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are supported and can international clients be seen?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats does Kelly offer?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.