I am licensed in Florida with 25 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with coping with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, & intimacy related issues, depression, anxiety, work life balance, self-esteem, guilt and shame as well as ongoing life purpose needs. I believe that you are the expert of your story and that you have many strengths that will assist you in overcoming things that challenge you. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus:Stress, Anxiety, 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, Abandonment, Adoption and foster care, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Avoidant personality, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Personality disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Kristen 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.
Excellent listener, great questioner, leads to productive reflection.
Written on May 12, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and coping with life changes
Kristen goes out of her way to check on how I’m doing, even outside of our sessions and has been incredibly supportive of my healing journey.
Written on Apr 23, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kristen helped me build the tool box that allows me to live a healthier life how I never tought was possible! Thank you!
Written on Apr 20, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
Mrs. Smith is very patient with me. She shows concern and care. The tools recommended have been very effective.
Written on Apr 12, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues
Kristen Smith is extremely kind, and an expert in her work. She is a great listener and gives helpful feedback that is honest and uplifting.
Written on Mar 11, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem
I find Kristen very caring , a good listener, and good ideas for next steps.
Written on Mar 03, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
My experience with Kristen is that I feel heard. In my “real life” my feelings are often scoffed at or I am made to feel that I shouldn’t feel the way I do. She has helped me to know that I am entitled to how I am feeling.
Written on Feb 27, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and coping with life changes
I feel Kristen listens well and understands my concerns. She gives me new coping skills when needed.
Written on Feb 15, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Kristen is amazing!!! She’s very professional and just an amazing therapist! She always listens and understands the situation well. She’s an amazing mentor! Thank you
Written on Jan 24, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
Kristen is highly skilled, kind, and professional and has helped me greatly gain insight into managing my anxiety.
Written on Jan 21, 2026 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Kristen has been a kind, empathetic person whom I feel very comfortable working with. She has a calming sense about her which is what I need. I highly recommend her.
Written on Dec 22, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Kristen is so nice and understanding she listen to what you have to say and come back
With good advice. She is very understanding and helped me work through a lot of things. Would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Dec 16, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and coping with life changes
Kristen has been nothing short of spectacular. She listens, she offers advice, and most of all she genuinely cares about her job and about you. 10/10 will forever recommend Kristen.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kristen is absolutely right wonderful. She is professional, attentive, intelligent and tactful in delivering her message. She is a pleasure to work with and confide in.
Written on Dec 02, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I am so grateful for Kristen. She’s a wonderful listener and very perceptive!
Written on Nov 25, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Kristen has changed my life for the better. I’ve seen many therapist throughout the years but no one was able to help me and teach me how to cope like she has. She is an excellent therapist and I will be forever grateful for her help. She is responsible, kind and always respectful.
Written on Oct 03, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is knowledgeable and compassionate. She has helped me start to untangle myself. Would highly recommend.
Written on Oct 01, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great therapest!!!
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
Kristen is an extremely thoughtful listener and poses questions that allow me to reflect in new ways. I'm glad to be working with her and would recommend to any that are curious about therapy, etc.
Written on Sep 01, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Kristen is amazing! Super insightful and always timely in responses and even proactively reaches out in between sessions. Highly recommend!
Written on May 20, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 11 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Working with Kristen has been so helpful in improving my mental health and over all wellbeing. Her vast profile covered the areas that I needed help with . She has been able to help me connect the dots from my past experiences to how it impacts my life today. In providing me talk therapy, resources and tools, I am able to overcome my challenges. I feel confident that when I am done walking through my healing journey, I will have the knowledge and skills to over come future hurdles. Thank you Kristen!!!
Written on Apr 20, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 6 months on issues concerning addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
It has been great to have Kristen to help me get through this difficult time in my life
Written on Apr 15, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Kristen is awesome! She always checks in with me.
Written on Apr 14, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Highly recommend Kristen! She has been so helpful and listens!
Written on Mar 12, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Kristin is very good at helping you articulate words that don’t come naturally to me. She wants to make sure she understands what I’m saying and when she says my words back to me it just makes more sense. She is very smart and personable.
Written on Feb 11, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Great so far
Written on Feb 03, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Kristen is fantastic, I am nervous to tell anyone the things I told her because I think people will think I’m strange. She knew immediately exactly what was going on with me and made me understand that what I’m experiencing is normal. Kristen also has a great laugh which is very welcoming and kind
Written on Jan 29, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Kristen helps me make sense of my feelings, and always has great questions that make me consider a point-of-view that I hadn’t previously. My life has improved since I started talking with her.
Written on Jan 02, 2025 after therapy with Kristen for 5 months on issues concerning anger management
Kristen is the best therapist I have ever come across in the last 15years I have been in therapy! I feel so safe, seen and understood. She has helped me so much to understand myself, my childhood and current/ past relationships, patterns and offered resources to heal. I highly recommend Kristen.
Written on Dec 30, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, and coaching
Kristen always makes an effort to follow-up through messages in between sessions.
Written on Dec 23, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
I was comfortable with Kristen quickly and am looking forward to future sessions
Written on Dec 11, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
I am in my ‘70’s and I have spent years working on my well being; however, the area where I needed the most work was on my inner child. Kristen has been keenly engaged in directing me to search out a relationship with my younger self and the practices she suggests have been very helpful in my self discovery.
Written on Dec 10, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning eating disorders
Great therapist
Written on Nov 18, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, grief, and coping with life changes
Kristen really helped me to open up and address issues slowly. With my last therapist, I feel like I'm defending myself and my feelings and the things that I did. I appreciate Kristen so much and she follows up with me which makes me feel that my welfare is important to her when I felt like nobody even cares for me. Thank you Kristen!
Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Kristen Smith was a great therapist for many different reasons but some included being on time and responsive when I reach out through the message board or we have a session, would provide different solutions or problem solving methods for the needs or concerns I was experiencing, was helpful and respectful but also maintained her professional opinions on certain things etc. Overall had a great experience with this service as well as with this therapist.
Written on Oct 28, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 5 months on issues concerning eating disorders
My therapist, Kristen Smith has been a rock for me when I needed someone to talk to. She is caring, supportive, empathetic and always has a great solutions. I would highly recommend her! Thank you so much, Kristen! Your help has been invaluable to me!
Written on Oct 14, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and grief
Kristen has been very supportive and helpful!
Written on Oct 01, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, anger management, and career difficulties
Kristen is a very engaged and sensitive therapist. She has helped me see positive things about myself in this time of uncertainty while going through a rough time in my life. She is a good listener and I appreciate that!!!
Written on Sep 30, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Highly recommend her services. Straight to the point and gives me homework.
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and anger management
Last year were my first sessions with Kristen. I can say that she helped me big time. I felt great progress after our sessions. Of course, I continued working on myself even after our sessions. That’s the point. I was able to continue working on myself on my own because of her help.
Written on Sep 02, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I would highly recommend anyone to see Kristen. I have gone through numerous therapists in hopes to find someone like Kristen.
Although I miss the essence of sitting in an office, face-to-face with a therapist, I almost don't even realize that I am behind a screen whenever I'm in session. She's extremely understanding and non-judgmental. She really focuses on what I need and what I want out of this.
She is an amazing listener.
Written on Aug 26, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related issues
Very friendly and makes me feel comfortable and safe to be open and honest
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
She’s patient and speaks well to you and has a lot of knowledge based on her practices
Written on Jul 27, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd
Kind and understanding.
Written on Jul 09, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She more is much more a mother, who school a child/children in the best of upbringing(education); makes you know you can achieve anything you set your mind at.
Written on Jul 05, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 10 months on issues concerning depression, and intimacy-related issues
I have only had two sessions with Kristen so far but she has been extremely helpful and understanding. Very patient and listens to me while I speak and lets me speak for as long as I need. I feel a very warm and caring energy from her. I went into this not knowing what to expect but I am glad I got paired with her. She has given me some great tools to help with my anxiety and I am so thankful for that. I look forward to continuing on doing sessions with her.
Written on Jun 28, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, and adhd
I loved my time with BetterHelp and Kristen. I felt very enlightened and comforted every time I spoke with her.
What a great platform - I think everyone should give it a chance
Written on Jun 14, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and grief
100%
Written on Jun 06, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She is professional. easy to talk to. i feel safe to talk to her.
Written on Jun 05, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I connected with Kristen immediately and felt comfortable opening up to her about issues I have not been able to address in therapy in the past. She has helped me begin to process some deep emotions, and I’m thankful for her expertise & guidance thus far.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, eating disorders, anger management, and coping with life changes
I love working with Kristen. I made a lot of progress with her help that I could not have done otherwise.
Written on Apr 16, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 7 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kristen Smith listens well and makes suggestions for helping yourself.
Written on Jan 24, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and adhd
She has strongly supported me with her solid, friendly, and flexible expertise and rich experience.
I could be kind to characteristics of ADHD and non-binary, and change my old habit, find social support around me, and realized my lovely cat's tenderness thanks to her, etc., even via online sessions.
I feel I can move on the next steps of my professional work life.
I really appreciate my therapist Kristen Smith.
Written on Dec 27, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 6 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
Kristen is a great listener and then provides help I can put into action. She is a wealth of knowledge!
Written on Oct 03, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Takes a timely approach to issues. Listens to understands. Relates and helps to process issues with you
Written on Oct 01, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
Thank you so much Kristen for your patience and understanding. Your experience and support mean so much to me.
Written on Sep 25, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
Kristen is someone who has a lot of empathy in understanding my challenges. I have gained a lot of meaningful insights throughout my time with her that really helped heal my mental health
Written on Sep 16, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Kristen Smith is a good listener. She helps me in so many ways to process and work through the traumatic events of my past.
Written on Aug 15, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks
So far it's been a pleasure talking to Kristen, I feel heard with no judgement. Every time we speak, I leave the conversation feeling so much better than when I went in. Its only been a month, but she has already helped me a lot.
Written on Aug 06, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
I love sessions with Kristen so far. She is empathetic, nonjudgemental, and insightful. She is also very sweet and kind. Thanks for all your help :)
Written on Aug 05, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month on issues concerning addictions, and intimacy-related issues
It’s only been a week and a half but she has listened to my issues from past and present along with current daily issues. She has so far been great and look forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on Jul 24, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Kristen is absolutely amazing, I feel so heard and acknowledged which makes me feel so happy! She listens to what I have to say then assesses it in a timely manner, would definitely recommend her!
Written on Jul 21, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
We are just beginning our journey together (3 sessions in) , but as someone who has been in + out of therapy for 30yrs, I am really responding well to her relaxed yet highly informed + professional approach. She listens. I feel seen, heard + understood.
Written on Jul 18, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Kristen's approach to therapy has had a huge impact on me. With her guidance, I have gone from theory to practice and I feel a massive difference in my life. I cannot thank her enough. If you are lucky enough to connect with her, I have no doubts you will grow and learn profusely - as have I.
Written on Jun 27, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
I appreciate that Karen asks pointed questions that help me to reflect on blind spots.
Written on Jun 15, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Wonderful, attentive, caring counselor
Written on Mar 06, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Kristen listens, she take notes. You have to be aware that therapy is a journey, not a session. She doesn't tell you what your problem is, she helps you clear any confusion that might prevent you from understanding. She shows real concern. Although this journey is not up to her to fix you, it is only up to you to create the path to healing. Open your mind, and some exercice on the side is always good. Good luck.
Written on Mar 02, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, and coaching
Kristen is amazing.
Written on Feb 28, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Very affirming, empathetic yet professional & offers good strategies + advice!
Written on Feb 21, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
I immediately felt comfortable with Kristen day 1 . She's easy to talk with and listens attentively to my disclosures. So far, she has provided rational analysis of my circumstance and offered practical advice.
I really like her. Hoping my request for preferred session date and time will be determined.
Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She’s awesome and making my life better
Written on Feb 12, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
More engaging and interactive than other therapists I've been to.
Written on Feb 08, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and trauma and abuse
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