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Kristyn Smith

Compassionate, evidence-informed care for complex challenges

LCSW California

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Kristyn

Kristyn Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) based in California who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and other complex emotional concerns.

Background and approach

She draws on five years of clinical experience to create individualized care that addresses both common and persistent difficulties such as mood disorders, anger, self-esteem problems, and trauma-related issues. Kristyn emphasizes a respectful, empathetic partnership when working with clients and seeks to help them reconnect with strengths and purpose.

Her practice uses evidence-informed methods and an integrative mindset, collaborating with other health professionals when a broader perspective benefits treatment. That interdisciplinary approach supports work with co-occurring medical or psychiatric concerns, chronic pain, caregiving stress, and family conflict among other issues.

Kristyn describes her outlook as hopeful and empowering, aiming to help people find practical tools and lasting change while tailoring plans to each person’s needs.

How her approaches translate to online care



Kristyn commonly integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms and improve functioning, which can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and stress. ACT emphasizes values-guided action and acceptance of difficult internal experiences, supporting work on resilience, meaning, and coping with chronic or persistent distress. She also draws on attachment-informed ideas to understand relationship patterns and improve communication when relevant.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and she works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative stance allows treatment to evolve over time so strategies remain practical and relevant.

Online therapy with Kristyn is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health concerns. These options make it easier to keep consistency in care and access therapeutic tools and support without the constraints of travel and scheduling.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Kristyn commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, anger, bipolar challenges, coping with life changes, and related areas such as communication problems and caregiver stress.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her approach blends evidence-informed techniques with a compassionate, client-centered stance to tailor treatment to each person’s needs and goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of mental health and psychosocial challenges.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds an LCSW and is licensed in California with licence number CA LCSW 132747.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first appointment based on the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

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 approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

California

Languages

English