Therapist profile
Kristen Smith, LMHC
Florida
Licensed LMHC - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH7619
- NPI1700194933
- Experience27 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Client-centered care
About Kristen
Kristen Smith is a Florida licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 27 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are weighed down by stress, anxiety, depression, relationship problems, and anger. She also addresses addictions, trauma, parenting strain, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
She frames clients as the experts on their own lives and leans on what already works for each person. Sessions are straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on clear goals, everyday coping skills, and reducing the things that trigger angry responses or reactive behavior.
Kristen blends client-centered therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. That mix helps people notice unhelpful thinking, test different choices, and practice emotion regulation skills. She uses short exercises and real-life practice instead of long theoretical talks.
When someone arrives feeling stuck, Kristen starts by listening and mapping out what matters most to that person. From there she builds simple, measurable steps that fit daily life. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted if needed.
People who prefer clear direction and concrete tools tend to do well with her style. She offers practical help for workplace frustration, simmering resentment at home, or sudden outbursts that leave a person feeling guilty afterward. Kristen works in English and from her Florida practice.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Kristen uses client-centered therapy, which focuses on listening and responding to what each person says. That approach helps establish clear goals and makes sessions about the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and uses simple exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting. CBT is useful for anger driven by thought patterns and for managing anxiety and depression. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT skills can reduce impulsive reactions and improve handling of strong feelings.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist and client decide together which methods fit the person's needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative process means plans change if something isn't working and emphasis shifts toward skills that help most in daily life.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm the available options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time between work or home commitments. Licensed professionals often adapt exercises and skill practice to work well over virtual sessions, while keeping focus on practical steps clients can use right away.
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Experience
27+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, trauma, parenting strain, grief, and self-esteem concerns.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-focused, combining client-centered listening with CBT and DBT skills to manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
How long has she been working in the field?
She has 27 years of professional experience supporting adults with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices in Florida.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session formats before booking, as the biography does not specify which formats are offered.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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