- Focus on goals
- Practical skills
- Mindful approach
About Katie
Katie Smith is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing from North Carolina. She offers a steady, down-to-earth presence for people who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Katie speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps clients can try between sessions.
With five years of experience, she has supported people dealing with anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and codependency concerns. She also helps with relationship and family issues, grief, parenting stresses, career pressure, mood concerns such as bipolar, and compassion fatigue. Her background includes work in both individual and group settings.
Katie’s way of working centers on collaboration. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to notice the links between thoughts and actions, and she brings mindfulness practices to slow things down when feelings run high. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work help when someone is ready to set small, doable goals.
Sessions tend to be practical and focused. Katie listens for what matters most to each person and helps build skills people can apply in daily life. She emphasizes respect for individual values and supports clients in shaping their own goals.
If someone wants to begin, Katie asks them to share a bit about what brought them in and what they hope to change. From there she and the client map out clear next steps and manageable skills to practice outside sessions.
How Katie’s Approaches Translate to Online Care
CBT focuses on spotting and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online work with CBT often includes setting clear, short-term goals and practicing skills between sessions to see what changes. DBT emphasizes skill-building for strong emotions and better relationships, using mindfulness, distress tolerance, and communication skills that can be taught and practiced in sessions and as homework. Finding the right approach is part of the process. Katie will work together with the client to choose techniques that match their goals and everyday life. She checks in about what is helping and adjusts the plan as needed so the work stays relevant and manageable. Confirm the available session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also lets people practice skills in the context of their real routines while getting regular guidance from a licensed professional.Areas of expertise
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Experience
5+ years
Credentials
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Katie work with?
She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and codependency. Other areas include relationship and family issues, grief, parenting, career stress, and mood or personality concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. She blends cognitive behavioral ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to set practical goals.
How much experience does she have?
Katie has five years of clinical experience working with adults, teens, and group clients in various settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an LCMHC, listed as NC LCMHC, and is based in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with Katie?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.
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