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- Client-centered therapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Mindfulness techniques
About Kelly
Kelly Smith, LCSW, is licensed in New York and Virginia and has 30 years of clinical experience. Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship concerns, addiction, grief, parenting issues, ADHD, LGBT-related challenges, and other life changes using the therapist's stated approaches. The therapist describes their style as interactive and engaging and focuses on respectful, sensitive dialogue.
Kelly uses approaches drawn from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing. Sessions focus on clear conversation, practical skills, and reflecting on patterns that keep problems going. Kelly aims to validate experiences while helping people try new ways of responding.
Sessions often include skill-building exercises, thought and behavior work, and moments to examine deeper patterns from past relationships. Mindfulness practices may be introduced to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity. Motivational interviewing can help when someone is ambivalent about change.
Kelly has three decades of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor. That background informs a mix of practical interventions and longer-term exploration when useful. The therapist has worked with a wide range of situations, from mood and anxiety disorders to intimacy and addiction-related problems.
Clients can expect a direct, conversational approach that balances immediate coping strategies with attention to personal history. Kelly identifies as non-binary and practices in Virginia. Sessions are offered in English.
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Therapeutic approaches used in remote sessions
Kelly uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach concrete skills for managing symptoms like anxiety and depression. CBT work often focuses on behavior experiments, thought records, and step-by-step strategy building.Dialectical behavior therapy skills are used to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These DBT-informed tools help when emotions feel intense or relationships become reactive.
Client-centered methods shape the therapeutic stance. That means the therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and works collaboratively to set goals and priorities.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Kelly will help determine which methods fit a person’s needs, goals, and preferences. The therapist will suggest a plan and adjust it as progress and priorities change.
The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm the available formats before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and support shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Licensed professionals can also use video or phone methods when appropriate, but verify the exact options offered by Kelly prior to scheduling.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, California, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Kelly address?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, addiction, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, LGBT-related challenges, and related areas.
What is the therapeutic style and approach?
The therapist describes an interactive, engaging style that emphasizes respectful dialogue. Kelly combines client-centered methods with CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
How much clinical experience is there?
Kelly brings 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor.
What credentials and location apply?
Kelly holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in New York and Virginia and practices in Virginia.
Which languages are offered and are international clients taken?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list session formats. Confirm current session options with Kelly before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Kelly?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.