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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, Military and Veterans 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.
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
She is professional
Written on Jan 31, 2024 after therapy with Kristen for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and intimacy-related issues
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
Kristen is patient and understanding. She is very easy to talk to and is really helpful when sorting through feelings.
Written on Aug 13, 2023 after therapy with Kristen for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
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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