Welcome my name is Kathy Smith Take a minute to acknowledge this step you are taking towards wellness. Beginning therapy can be both scary and empowering. I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment which clients can feel safe and comfortable to talk about personal and sometimes difficult issues and topics. I welcome the opportunity to be a part of making the chnages you desire.
Therapy can foster and support personal growth and development in emotional and mental health wellbeing. You can expect a warm and welcoming reception in the first and all sessions. If you are ready to begin, I am here to help.
My strength as a clinician is not only 30 years of experience but the warm, welcoming and safe environment I provide for clients to express themselves freely.
Together we will build on strengths and work towards your goals for change. We will work together to address past and present issues which have negatively impacted mental health growth and wellness. Will use a number of methods to help achieve your goals regarding trauma work, depression, anxiety, addiction or ADD as well as effective communication and social skills.
Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
I have over 30 years experience with DBT. This method helps clients with breathing skills and mindfullness exercises.
Prolonged Exposure Therapy
This method cand be useful and has been sucessful for my clients with trauma including child abuse, IPV, death and loss as well as combat trauma.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
Cleints have been able to use this praxtice method to overcome anxiety and depression.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Suicide Prevention (CBT-SP)
This method can be successful in treating substance misuse as well as many other behavioral issues.
Psychodynamic
This is a method which works with most clients in that it helps to identify past issues which may be a barrier to emotional and behavioral health.