Kathryn Smith

We all need support along the way—whether to manage everyday concerns or navigate significant challenges. I work with clients navigating life transitions, difficult relationships, and everyday stressors that no longer seem manageable. My goal is to help you understand past patterns and motivations, gain new insights, and ultimately create values-driven change. I help clients develop greater resilience, confidence, and self-awareness throughout all walks of life.

My therapeutic style is warm, collaborative, and practical (with a dose of humor). I believe in an integrative approach and draw upon experience with methods including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Person-Centered Therapy, and mindfulness. My specialties include anxiety, depression, stress management, life transitions, grief, career counseling, and couples work. I also work with individuals and couples experiencing infertility and struggling on their journey to parenthood.

With a background in consulting and wealth management, I particularly understand the challenges of working professionals. I also have several years of experience as a career coach for graduate business students at my alma mater, the University of Virginia; I have coached hundreds of students ranging from recent college graduates to corporate executives with a range of personal and professional goals. I hold an M.A. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Northwestern University, and an M.S. in Commerce and B.A. in History from the University of Virginia.

Whether you are new to counseling (welcome!) or you have worked with someone before, I recognize that reaching out for help is often not easy or comfortable. I applaud you for taking this step in supporting your mental health.