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Kelly Smith, LCSW

  • Experience23 years
  • LocationMontana
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Trauma and abuse
  • LanguagesEnglish
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About Kelly

Kelly Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Montana with 23 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and challenges with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Kelly emphasizes creating a welcoming space where clients can explore thoughts and feelings openly and without judgment, acknowledging that beginning therapy often requires courage. Her work also addresses a broad range of concerns including relationship and family dynamics, intimacy-related matters, sleep difficulties, parenting and anger, depression, and coping with life changes.

Kelly lists ADHD among her focus areas and offers support around related challenges alongside additional topics like autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family issues, hospice and end-of-life counseling, post-traumatic stress, and women’s issues. She brings practical guidance and steady clinical experience to help clients pursue clearer goals and improved daily functioning.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Care



Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide sessions in practical and accessible ways. One common approach she employs focuses on building coping skills and emotion regulation to reduce symptoms of anxiety, stress, and depression; this involves teaching strategies clients can use day to day to manage overwhelming feelings and improve functioning. Another frequently used method emphasizes processing trauma and loss in a paced, supportive way so clients can integrate difficult experiences and lessen their impact on current life and relationships.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Kelly works with each person to identify goals, preferences, and what feels most helpful, then tailors techniques over time so treatment aligns with the client’s needs and pace.

Online therapy with Kelly is available through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These formats make it easier to attend regular sessions from varied locations and to choose the communication style that supports progress and consistency.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kelly commonly address in therapy?
Kelly works with clients on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem and motivation, ADHD, relationship and family issues, sleeping problems, parenting, anger, depression, and coping with life changes.
What is Kelly’s general therapeutic style?
She creates an open, nonjudgmental environment that encourages sharing thoughts and feelings and collaborates with clients to set practical goals and build coping skills.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
Kelly brings 23 years of professional experience in clinical social work to her practice, offering long-term experience with a wide range of concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with the credential MT LCSW BBH-LCSW-LIC-743 and is based in Montana.
Which languages are available for sessions and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are not currently accepted.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Kelly provides therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working with this therapist?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist’s availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefSelf esteemADHD

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Autism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterFirst responder issuesForgivenessHospice and end-of-life counselingLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Experience

23+ years

Licensed

Montana

Languages

English