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Katie Smith

At a glance

Experience
5 years
Based in
North Carolina
Sessions
Online
Languages
English

TherapistNorth Carolina

Katie Smith, LCMHC

Practical support for stress and trauma recovery

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License and NPI on record

CredentialStateNumber
LCMHC North Carolina 13314

NPI1083123426

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  • Person-centered care
  • Skills-based methods
  • Goal focused

About Katie

Katie Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) based in North Carolina with five years of clinical experience. She aims to help people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure which next step to take. Katie writes directly and kindly, and she frames therapy as a partnership where the person is the expert on their life.

Katie has worked in both individual and group settings. Her background includes supporting people who have experienced trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault. She has also worked with military spouses and with people dealing with anxiety, depression, and mood or personality challenges.

She also uses mindfulness practices and motivational interviewing when they suit a person’s goals. These tools are used alongside solution-focused techniques to help clients set clear goals and track progress. Katie emphasizes building a strong counselor-client relationship as the foundation for change.

People who choose Katie often want straightforward guidance and skills to cope with stress, relationship struggles, grief, parenting strains, or transitions. To start, she asks people to identify priorities and then works with them to create concrete plans for moving forward.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDomestic violenceEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

North Carolina

Languages

English

How Katie’s approaches translate to online work

CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related concerns. DBT, dialectical behavior therapy, teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships when feelings feel intense. Mindfulness therapy helps people learn simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase present-moment awareness.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Katie will listen to your goals and preferences and then suggest methods that fit what you want to work on. She adapts techniques over time and checks in to see what is helping or needs to change.

Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into busy schedules, keeping appointments when travel is difficult, and using shorter check-ins when that suits a week. This profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking to know whether messaging, phone, or video is available. Online work can make it easier to use skill practices between sessions and to build progress into everyday routines.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Katie commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, grief, relationship and family issues, parenting concerns, career stress, bipolar and mood disorders, and compassion fatigue among other areas.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is collaborative and direct. She combines person-centered listening with practical techniques to change thoughts and behaviors.

What relevant experience does she bring?

She has five years of experience and has worked in individual and group settings with survivors of trauma, domestic violence, and sexual assault, as well as with military spouses and people with mood and personality challenges.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LCMHC credential and practices under NC LCMHC in North Carolina.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are session formats handled?

Session formats are not specified here; please confirm current session options before booking to make sure they fit your needs.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, complete the short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability using the Start Therapy button.

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