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Kristin "Krissy" Smith, LICSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationAlabama
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Family
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Kristin

Kristin "Krissy" Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LICSW) with a decade of professional experience delivering individual and group therapy across the lifespan.

Background and approach

She has provided services to clients ranging from children to older adults and draws on a broad clinical background to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, grief and loss, career challenges, and family conflict. Krissy emphasizes starting where each person is, tailoring care rather than applying a single method to every situation.

Her work has included cognitive behavioral techniques and stress-management practices alongside client-centered principles that prioritize each person’s priorities and perspective. She also addresses a range of other concerns including trauma, addictions, sleep and intimacy issues, parenting stresses, ADHD, and caregiver strain.

Based in Alabama, Krissy brings a practical, collaborative style to therapy and aims to help clients take manageable steps toward improved day-to-day functioning and well-being. Her approach blends structured strategies with empathetic listening to support people navigating life transitions and persistent challenges.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Kristin "Krissy" Smith commonly integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and helping clients set the agenda for sessions so treatment reflects their priorities and values; this approach can be especially useful for exploring life transitions, relationship concerns, and feelings of isolation. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and teaching practical skills to manage symptoms, which can help with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress-related difficulties.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Krissy works with each person to identify goals and preferences, then recommends or blends methods based on what seems most likely to help in daily life. That collaborative stance helps shape a plan that fits the client rather than imposing a prepackaged treatment.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and use brief skill-focused exchanges when helpful, while still allowing for longer, reflective sessions when needed.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist address?
She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, ADHD, and caregiving stress among others.
What is the therapist's general approach or style?
The practice emphasizes a person-centered orientation that adapts to each client's needs, combined with structured cognitive behavioral techniques and stress-management exercises when appropriate.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has ten years of experience providing individual and group therapy and has worked with clients across the age spectrum from children to geriatrics.
What are the therapist's credentials and location?
She holds the LICSW credential with license number AL LICSW 3555C and practices from Alabama.
Can I work with this therapist if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted, and services are provided in English.
Which session formats are offered for online work?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily problemsIsolation / lonelinessMoney and financial issuesParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Alabama

Languages

English

What Kristin can help with

Kristin "Krissy" Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Kristin works with all age groups (children-geriatrics).

Kristin works with clients in the areas of anxiety, depression, and career issues.

How Kristin approaches therapy

Kristin's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

Experience and training

Kristin is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker practicing in Alabama, with 10 years of clinical experience.