Therapist profile
Kathy Smith, LCSW, LICSW
North Dakota
LCSW in North Dakota - Stress and Grief care
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- License
- LCSW, North Dakota / 732; LICSW, Minnesota / 11178
- NPI
- 1285170530
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Dakota
About
- ACT and CBT
- Mindfulness
- Caregiver support
About Kathy
Kathy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) practicing in North Dakota with 40 years of experience. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and big life changes. Kathy also works with those facing compassion fatigue and concerns like caregiver stress or codependency.
Her approach is straightforward and conversational. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on practical steps a person can try between meetings. She draws on methods such as acceptance-based strategies, cognitive tools, mindfulness practices, and motivational techniques to help people notice what matters and make small shifts in behavior.
Kathy emphasizes respect and sensitivity in how she talks with people. She starts by listening to the situation and the skills a person already brings. From there she and the client set simple, realistic goals and test what works in daily life.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy ideas to keep the conversation focused on the client’s experience. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) provide ways to break out of stuck thinking and focus on values-guided actions. Mindfulness and motivational techniques are used to support those changes.
Kathy works with adults who want clear, practical help getting through a hard patch. She encourages small steps and steady practice. To begin, people are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them, and then move toward what matters. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and decisions about life direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into specific steps and experiments. It works well for anxiety, low mood, and problem-solving. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own perspective and priorities, using the therapist’s listening to guide the work.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. Kathy will help figure out which approaches fit a person’s goals and preferences. She collaborates on goals, tests techniques in everyday life, and adjusts the plan based on what proves helpful.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy schedule, make it easier to attend short check-ins, and reduce travel time. Sessions can support practicing mindfulness exercises, reviewing CBT worksheets, and planning values-based actions between meetings.
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, compassion fatigue, and life changes. Additional areas include caregiver stress, chronic illness impacts, codependency, and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is conversational and practical. She listens first, then works on small steps and tools that can be used between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in social work and clinical practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota. Her listed location is North Dakota.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified in the biography. Please confirm the available session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.