- ACT methods
- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
About Kristyn
Kristyn Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in California with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, and coping with major life changes. Her practice also addresses self-esteem and motivation concerns.
Kristyn uses straightforward, evidence-informed methods to help people manage strong emotions and recurring patterns. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking and from mindfulness to practice calmer responses. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ideas are used when someone wants to clarify values and take practical steps that fit their life.
Her approach includes attention to attachment and relationship patterns, which can be helpful when anger or conflict shows up around close people. Sessions focus on skills that can be used between meetings, such as communication strategies, grounding exercises, and small behavioral experiments. Kristyn also collaborates with other professionals when complex medical or psychiatric needs are present.
She describes her work as practical and respectful, aiming to help people reconnect with strengths and goals. For people carrying long-standing struggles, she combines persistence and evidence-informed options rather than quick fixes. The result is a plan that targets immediate coping and longer term change.
Kristyn holds a CA LCSW and practices in California. Sessions are conducted in English. To start, the process asks for a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Kristyn commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. ACT focuses on clarifying what matters to someone and taking small, values-driven steps, which can help with anger that feels stuck or repetitive. CBT looks at thought and behavior patterns and teaches concrete skills to shift reactions and reduce escalation.She also incorporates mindfulness practices to help people notice bodily signs of rising anger and practice calmer responses. These approaches are practical and skill-focused, so sessions often include short exercises and between-session tasks to try in daily life. Kristyn treats choosing the right mix of methods as a collaborative process; she will work with each client to figure out which approaches and exercises fit their goals and preferences.
Session format details should be confirmed before booking. If you want online sessions, check the platform options when you complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule your first meeting. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so skills can be practiced on the same day they are learned.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related issues does she address?
She works with anger that shows up in relationships, at work, and after traumatic experiences. Other concerns listed include stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, and bipolar disorder.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Sessions focus on building skills and small experiments to change daily behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience working with a range of concerns including complex and treatment-resistant conditions. Her background includes collaborating with other health professionals when needed.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, CA LCSW, and practices in California.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.