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Kennethya Smith-Johnson, LCSW, LISW

  • Experience3 years
  • LocationArkansas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kennethya

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and challenges related to self-esteem and motivation. She brings a compassionate, nonjudgmental presence to sessions and aims to create an atmosphere where clients can share thoughts and feelings openly.

Background and approach

Her practice also addresses concerns such as relationship difficulties, career stress, compassion fatigue, and ADHD among other areas of focus. With three years of professional experience and licenses in both Iowa and Arkansas, Kennethya applies evidence-informed methods tailored to each person's needs.

She emphasizes collaboration and supports clients as they take the often-difficult initial step toward therapy. Her background includes work with a broad set of concerns ranging from caregiving stress, chronic illness, and end-of-life issues to social anxiety, trauma-related challenges, and adjustment after major life changes.

Approaches that guide online therapy

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening deeply and honoring each person's experience, helping clients feel heard and supported while they explore personal goals and values. This approach is useful for work on self-esteem, grief, adjustment to life changes, and building motivation.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and developing practical skills to shift thoughts and behaviors. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress management by teaching strategies that can be practiced between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Kennethya will work with clients to determine which methods fit their goals and preferences, adapting techniques over time based on what proves most helpful. The therapist emphasizes partnership and gradual progress rather than one-size-fits-all prescriptions.

Online formats such as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging provide flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or health limitations. These options make it easier to maintain steady support and practice new skills in daily life, while allowing scheduling that fits individual routines and needs.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Kennethya address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem and motivation issues, and also lists ADHD among her focus areas. Additional topics include relationship and career challenges, compassion fatigue, and several health-related and life transition concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental environment where clients can explore thoughts and feelings. She uses client-centered principles alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to tailor work to each person.
How much professional experience does she have?
She has three years of professional work experience supporting clients with a range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials with license details AR LCSW 7600-C and IA LISW 115079, and is located in Arkansas.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
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, AnxietyGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Arkansas, Iowa

Languages

English

About

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in Arkansas, with 3 years of experience, not currently accepting new clients.