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Dr. Karyn Smith, Psychologist

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Intimacy Depression
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About me

I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in Minnesota with over 25 years of experience working as a Psychologist, Therapist, Counselor and/or Life Coach. I have worked with patients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have helped many people who have endured neglect, physical and/or sexual trauma and emotional abuse.

My therapeutic style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, psychodynamic, solution-focused and rational-emotive counseling. I individualize our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs.

It takes courage to move toward a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. When you are ready, I am here to support and empower you.

I look forward to working with you!

Professional experience

25yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Intimacy Depression

Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Attachment Issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body Image, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Codependency, Communication Problems, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family of Origin Issues, Fertility Issues, Gender Dysphoria, Infidelity, Intellectual Disability, Life Purpose, Midlife Crisis, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic Stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Traumatic Brain Injury, Workplace Issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

MN Psychologist 6271

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Karyn Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Karyn is a compassionate caring person; this is reflected in her sensitive listening
and supportive suggestions.

Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

I've been looking for a therapist like Dr. Smith for years. She truly listens. She takes notes & remembers details from previous sessions. I love this & her attention to detail. I feel like she actually cares about my well-being & she's helped me gain confidence in myself over the almost year we've been in sessions together. She's such a warm, thoughtful, soul. I cannot recommend her enough.

Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem

Dr. Karen is very kind and a great listener. She has given me a lot of good ideas on setting realistic goals and she is encouraging. I felt comfortable with her right away. I have put off getting help for years because of the long process to start and this could not have been easier. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Dr. Karen she is a true professional.

Written on May 26, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue

Dr. Smith is amazing. She has helped me through the worst time of my life when my father passed. I highly recommend her. She is compassionate and understanding. And flexible. A+

Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd

I like that I don’t have to feel guilty for sending a message whenever I feel the need to get something off my chest. Having one less thing to feel guilty about is HUGE!

Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adhd

It all came easy with Dr. Smith. She listened well, supported often, and asked the right questions to help guide me to a better understanding of my emotional health, trauma, and regulation.

Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties