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Kristen Smith, LMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kristen is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kristen. View 50 reviews
Great news, Kristen is accepting new clients!
She is normally fully-booked.
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Florida

Recent reviews

I was comfortable with Kristen quickly and am looking forward to future sessions

Reviewed December 2024

I am in my ‘70’s and I have spent years working on my well being; however, the area where I needed the most work was on my inner child. Kristen has been keenly engaged in directing me to search out a relationship with my younger self and the practices she suggests have been very helpful in my self discovery.

Reviewed December 2024

More about Kristen

  • 25 years' experience
  • Female
  • LMHC

I am licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues, depression, anxiety, work life balance, self-esteem, guilt and shame as well as ongoing life purpose needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.

Specialties

Addictions Relationship issues Trauma and abuse Intimacy-related issues Depression Stress Anxiety LGBT Family conflicts Grief Eating disorders Sleeping disorders Parenting issues Anger management Self esteem Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Abandonment Adoption and foster care Aging and geriatric issues Attachment issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Avoidant personality Body image Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Control issues Dependent personality Dissociation Divorce and separation Emptiness Family of origin issues Family problems First responder issues Forgiveness Guilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counseling Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Life purpose Midlife crisis Veteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disorders Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Personality disorders Phobias Post-traumatic stress Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) Self-harm Self-love Sexual assault and abuse Sexuality Social anxiety and phobia Women's issues Workplace issues Young adult issues

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Licenses

Kristen Smith's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1700194933.

  • LMHC · Florida · MH7619 · Expires March 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kristen Smith

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

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I was comfortable with Kristen quickly and am looking forward to future sessions

Reviewed December 2024

I am in my ‘70’s and I have spent years working on my well being; however, the area where I needed the most work was on my inner child. Kristen has been keenly engaged in directing me to search out a relationship with my younger self and the practices she suggests have been very helpful in my self discovery.

Reviewed December 2024

Kristen is wonderful and truly takes time out to be there when you need her! She’s awesome!!

Reviewed December 2024

Great therapist

Reviewed November 2024

Kristen really helped me to open up and address issues slowly. With my last therapist, I feel like I'm defending myself and my feelings and the things that I did. I appreciate Kristen so much and she follows up with me which makes me feel that my welfare is important to her when I felt like nobody even cares for me. Thank you Kristen!

Reviewed November 2024

Kristen Smith was a great therapist for many different reasons but some included being on time and responsive when I reach out through the message board or we have a session, would provide different solutions or problem solving methods for the needs or concerns I was experiencing, was helpful and respectful but also maintained her professional opinions on certain things etc. Overall had a great experience with this service as well as with this therapist.

Reviewed November 2024

She is the best!!!! I would definitely recommend her to everyone!!

Reviewed November 2024

My therapist, Kristen Smith has been a rock for me when I needed someone to talk to. She is caring, supportive, empathetic and always has a great solutions. I would highly recommend her! Thank you so much, Kristen! Your help has been invaluable to me!

Reviewed November 2024

Kristen has been very supportive and helpful!

Reviewed November 2024

Kristen is a very engaged and sensitive therapist. She has helped me see positive things about myself in this time of uncertainty while going through a rough time in my life. She is a good listener and I appreciate that!!!

Reviewed September 2024

Highly recommend her services. Straight to the point and gives me homework.

Reviewed September 2024

Very helpful, Always.

Reviewed September 2024

Last year were my first sessions with Kristen. I can say that she helped me big time. I felt great progress after our sessions. Of course, I continued working on myself even after our sessions. That’s the point. I was able to continue working on myself on my own because of her help.

Reviewed September 2024

I love Kristen’s approach to psychotherapy! I feel like Kristen really cares and closely listens to what I am saying. Kristen will follow up throughout the week to see how I am doing with the strategies we discussed. I would highly recommend her to anyone! She is a 100% considerate, kind, gentle, caring and professional. If you’re looking for a quality psychotherapist, you’ve found the BEST one.

Reviewed August 2024

I would highly recommend anyone to see Kristen. I have gone through numerous therapists in hopes to find someone like Kristen. Although I miss the essence of sitting in an office, face-to-face with a therapist, I almost don't even realize that I am behind a screen whenever I'm in session. She's extremely understanding and non-judgmental. She really focuses on what I need and what I want out of this. She is an amazing listener.

Reviewed August 2024

Very friendly and makes me feel comfortable and safe to be open and honest

Reviewed August 2024

Kristen is awesome! She works with me throughout everything. She’s flexible and is willing to change appointments to be available for me.

Reviewed August 2024

She’s patient and speaks well to you and has a lot of knowledge based on her practices

Reviewed July 2024

Kind and understanding.

Reviewed July 2024

She more is much more a mother, who school a child/children in the best of upbringing(education); makes you know you can achieve anything you set your mind at.

Reviewed July 2024

I have only had two sessions with Kristen so far but she has been extremely helpful and understanding. Very patient and listens to me while I speak and lets me speak for as long as I need. I feel a very warm and caring energy from her. I went into this not knowing what to expect but I am glad I got paired with her. She has given me some great tools to help with my anxiety and I am so thankful for that. I look forward to continuing on doing sessions with her.

Reviewed June 2024

Even though I’ve only known Kristen for a short time, she has been the therapist I needed years ago. Thank you so much, Kristen for your support and care:-)

Reviewed June 2024

I loved my time with BetterHelp and Kristen. I felt very enlightened and comforted every time I spoke with her. What a great platform - I think everyone should give it a chance

Reviewed June 2024

100%

Reviewed June 2024

She is professional. easy to talk to. i feel safe to talk to her.

Reviewed June 2024

I connected with Kristen immediately and felt comfortable opening up to her about issues I have not been able to address in therapy in the past. She has helped me begin to process some deep emotions, and I’m thankful for her expertise & guidance thus far.

Reviewed April 2024

I love working with Kristen. I made a lot of progress with her help that I could not have done otherwise.

Reviewed April 2024

She is professional

Reviewed January 2024

Kristen Smith listens well and makes suggestions for helping yourself.

Reviewed January 2024

Kristen Smith is a good listener. She helps me in so many ways to process and work through the traumatic events of my past.

Reviewed August 2023

She has strongly supported me with her solid, friendly, and flexible expertise and rich experience. I could be kind to characteristics of ADHD and non-binary, and change my old habit, find social support around me, and realized my lovely cat's tenderness thanks to her, etc., even via online sessions. I feel I can move on the next steps of my professional work life. I really appreciate my therapist Kristen Smith.

Reviewed December 2023

Kristen is a great listener and then provides help I can put into action. She is a wealth of knowledge!

Reviewed November 2023

Takes a timely approach to issues. Listens to understands. Relates and helps to process issues with you

Reviewed November 2023

Thank you so much Kristen for your patience and understanding. Your experience and support mean so much to me.

Reviewed September 2023

Kristen is someone who has a lot of empathy in understanding my challenges. I have gained a lot of meaningful insights throughout my time with her that really helped heal my mental health

Reviewed September 2023

Kristen is patient and understanding. She is very easy to talk to and is really helpful when sorting through feelings.

Reviewed August 2023

So far it's been a pleasure talking to Kristen, I feel heard with no judgement. Every time we speak, I leave the conversation feeling so much better than when I went in. Its only been a month, but she has already helped me a lot.

Reviewed August 2023

I love sessions with Kristen so far. She is empathetic, nonjudgemental, and insightful. She is also very sweet and kind. Thanks for all your help :)

Reviewed August 2023

It’s only been a week and a half but she has listened to my issues from past and present along with current daily issues. She has so far been great and look forward to continuing to work with her.

Reviewed July 2023

Kristen is absolutely amazing, I feel so heard and acknowledged which makes me feel so happy! She listens to what I have to say then assesses it in a timely manner, would definitely recommend her!

Reviewed July 2023

We are just beginning our journey together (3 sessions in) , but as someone who has been in + out of therapy for 30yrs, I am really responding well to her relaxed yet highly informed + professional approach. She listens. I feel seen, heard + understood.

Reviewed July 2023

Kristen's approach to therapy has had a huge impact on me. With her guidance, I have gone from theory to practice and I feel a massive difference in my life. I cannot thank her enough. If you are lucky enough to connect with her, I have no doubts you will grow and learn profusely - as have I.

Reviewed June 2023

I appreciate that Karen asks pointed questions that help me to reflect on blind spots.

Reviewed June 2023

Wonderful, attentive, caring counselor

Reviewed March 2023

Kristen listens, she take notes. You have to be aware that therapy is a journey, not a session. She doesn't tell you what your problem is, she helps you clear any confusion that might prevent you from understanding. She shows real concern. Although this journey is not up to her to fix you, it is only up to you to create the path to healing. Open your mind, and some exercice on the side is always good. Good luck.

Reviewed March 2023

Kristen is amazing.

Reviewed February 2023

Very affirming, empathetic yet professional & offers good strategies + advice!

Reviewed February 2023

I immediately felt comfortable with Kristen day 1 . She's easy to talk with and listens attentively to my disclosures. So far, she has provided rational analysis of my circumstance and offered practical advice. I really like her. Hoping my request for preferred session date and time will be determined.

Reviewed February 2023

She’s awesome and making my life better

Reviewed February 2023

More engaging and interactive than other therapists I've been to.

Reviewed February 2023

How was your experience with Kristen?

Frequently asked questions

Does Kristen Smith offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kristen Smith works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kristen Smith speak?

Kristen Smith speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kristen Smith have?

Kristen Smith has 25 years of experience.

Where is Kristen Smith licensed to practice?

Kristen Smith is licensed to practice in Florida.

Does Kristen Smith accept clients outside of the United States?

Yes, Kristen Smith accepts clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kristen Smith offer?

Kristen Smith offers clients Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).

How can I communicate with Kristen Smith?

Kristen Smith can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kristen Smith?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

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