- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness work
About Kelly
Kelly Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 30 years of experience based in Virginia. Kelly works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship strain, and related concerns. Sessions are conversational and focused on practical steps people can try between meetings.
Kelly draws on several established methods to help people manage strong feelings and improve daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change unhelpful thought patterns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are taught for emotion regulation and managing impulses. Client-Centered approaches keep the person’s goals in focus while discussing options.
In sessions Kelly talks through what triggers big reactions and looks for small, doable changes. Work may include learning coping skills, practicing new responses, and reviewing what went well. The emphasis is on concrete strategies rather than abstract theory.
Kelly also brings experience with grief, addictions, parenting concerns, ADHD, and LGBT-related issues. The practice includes attention to how past losses, attachment patterns, or communication problems feed into current anger and frustration.
People who choose Kelly can expect a straightforward, interactive approach that blends understanding with skill-building. The focus is on helping someone handle anger and related stresses so daily life feels more manageable.
How Kelly applies therapy approaches online
Kelly often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in straightforward ways. CBT helps by identifying thought patterns that feed frustration and testing small behavior changes to see what helps. DBT focuses on practical skills for regulating emotion, tolerating distress, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Kelly also draws on Client-Centered Therapy to keep conversations focused on a person’s goals. That means sessions are collaborative: the therapist and client decide together which skills or strategies to try and adjust the plan based on what works in everyday life.
Practical online therapy benefits include fitting sessions into a busy schedule and reducing travel time so therapy can be easier to keep up. Some people find shorter check-ins work well when time is tight, while others prefer longer sessions to practice skills. The exact session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Kelly will work with each person to choose approaches and session patterns that fit their needs and goals.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
30+ years
Listed in
New York, California, Virginia, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Kelly help with?
Kelly works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, relationship issues, addictions, grief, parenting concerns, ADHD, and related areas.
How would you describe Kelly's therapy style?
Kelly uses a practical, interactive style that focuses on discussion and skill practice. Sessions emphasize concrete steps people can try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does Kelly have?
Kelly has 30 years of experience as a psychotherapist and clinical supervisor working with a wide range of concerns.
What are Kelly's credentials and where are they based?
Kelly holds the LCSW credential and is based in Virginia. The provided licence details include NY LCSW and VA LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does Kelly work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the provided biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does the subscription and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.