Kristin Smith
My name is Kristin and I am a licensed mental health counselor with four years of experience helping young adults/adults to navigate life's challenges! Here, you'll have a space to be completely you - to explore your feelings, build coping skills, and work toward meaningful change.
I specialize in self-esteem, navigating peer/social relationships, and life transitions, along with anxiety, ADHD, and anger management.
I specialize in self-esteem, navigating peer/social relationships, and life transitions, along with anxiety, ADHD, and the social challenges frequently associated with autism spectrum. I often use Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) to tailor sessions to each client's unique needs and promote meaningful connection and change. Together, we can build balance and clarity!
First session
In our first session we will review your intake paperwork and my policies. I will ask questions to get to know you and your concerns, and give you the space to ask me any questions you may have regarding myself as a provider, or therapy in general. We'll collaborate to clarify your goals and expectations for therapy.
Strengths
I know that a client's trust is a high honor! While I strongly believe in evidence-based interventions, it's the therapeutic relationship that keeps us moving forward. Most of us simply want to be heard. While tailoring my approach to your needs, I will also go above and beyond to create a space where you can be you. You can show up to sessions with the confidence that you will be heard and understood, and have a voice in the direction of your sessions. I can be an unbiased ear, help you spot patterns, or collaborate with you to create solutions.
Ideal clients
I am best positioned to serve young adults/adults who are experiencing anxiety or navigating transitions. This may be young professionals or those who are in a career change, new college students, graduating high school students, and those navigating other major changes or anxious events. Clients may not know exactly what change they are looking for, but they are open and/or motivated to explore possibilities for change and clarity within themselves.
Treatment methods
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
ACT is an excellent method to explore one's values and reflect on how authentically one is living in accordance with their values and beliefs. This approach can shed light on blind spots and help cope with things that we may not be able to change. This approach can also assist with pain management, as we focus on creating value and quality of life.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
This approach connects one's thoughts, feeling, and behaviors. We have more power over our mind than we think, and this method can help reframe our thoughts to foster the behaviors we want to adopt.
Person-centered (Rogerian)
We are here for you. I take sessions at your pace, whether you are looking for a therapist who can be more directive or one who can listen and let you guide the session. This space is for you.
Solution-Focused Brief Treatment
By highlighting one's strengths and doing "more of what works," we can create a meaningful action plan to facilitate change.
Location
Virtual sessions
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- FloridaLicense MH26136