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Kristyn Smith, LCSW

Compassionate LCSW for complex and everyday challenges
  • Evidence-based care
  • Collaborative treatment planning
  • Support for relationships

About Kristyn Smith

Kristyn Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of clinical experience. She provides individualized, evidence-based care for people facing a broad range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger, relationship and family conflict, low motivation, and self-esteem difficulties. Her work also addresses complex and treatment-resistant conditions and supports clients navigating trauma, parenting challenges, bipolar disorder, and major life transitions.

Kristyn emphasizes an interdisciplinary, integrative approach and collaborates with professionals across psychiatry, psychology, and allied health to address the full biopsychosocial aspects of mental health. She values precision in treatment planning and tailors interventions to each person’s needs, drawing on research and clinical best practices to inform care. Her style is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and a strengths-based belief that people can reconnect with their abilities and find purpose even after prolonged or severe struggles.

Committed to ongoing professional development, Kristyn remains engaged in research related to complex mental illness to improve outcomes for those with the greatest needs. She frames therapy as a collaborative process built on mutual trust and practical tools, and she supports clients at every step as they work toward meaningful, lasting change.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Trauma and abuseParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changes

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMood disordersNarcissismParanoiaSelf-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic Approach

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Kristyn Smith have?

Kristyn Smith has 5 years of clinical experience.

Is Kristyn Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the LCSW credential. License details are CA LCSW 132747.

In which languages does Kristyn Smith provide therapy?

Kristyn Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Kristyn Smith located?

Kristyn Smith is located in California.

How can I work with Kristyn Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Kristyn Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Kristyn Smith work with international clients?

Kristyn Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Kristyn Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Kristyn Smith

Kristyn often integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Attachment-Based Therapy into her online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people accept difficult thoughts and feelings while identifying personal values and committing to actions that align with those values - it is useful for anxiety, stress, and motivation struggles. Attachment-Based Therapy explores patterns formed in early relationships and how they affect current connections, which can help with relationship challenges, intimacy concerns, and attachment issues.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Kristyn works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences. She tailors treatment plans and adjusts techniques over time to best support progress and resilience.

Online therapy with Kristyn is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to access consistent support without travel. These options provide flexibility in scheduling and allow therapy to fit into busy lives, helping people maintain continuity of care and work toward their goals from wherever they are.

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