Kathryn Smith
Therapist, MA, RMHCI
Specialties: Stress, anxiety, depression, career development, life transitions, grief, couples (Gottman method), young adults, infertility.
Superpower: Attentively listening and offering a peaceful space with room for humor
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.
Education
- M.A. Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Northwestern University
- M.S. Commerce, McIntire School of Commerce at the University of Virginia
- B.A. History, University of Virginia
Certifications
- Gottman Method Couples Training – Level 1
- Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern – IMH24605 Florida
- Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200)
Professional Memberships
- Mental Health Counselor’s Association of Palm Beach
- National Career Development Association
- American Counseling Association
Specialty Trainings
- Intensive Acceptance & Commitment Therapy Training
- Facilitating Career Development (National Career Development Association)
- Stanford Life Design Training
Presentations
- “Ambition or Addiction? Understanding Work Addiction” for the Northwestern Capstone Conference, 2023
- “Everyday Mindfulness Techniques” and “Approaches to Journaling” for the National Alliance on Mental Illness, 2022
- "Empowering Clients to Manage Uncertainty in the Job Search" for the National Career Development Association, 2024 https://www.ncda.org/aws/NCDA/pt/sd/news_article/574036/_PARENT/CC_layout_details/false