Licensed clinical social worker recordNorth Dakota
Kathy Smith, LCSW, LICSW
North Dakota
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in North Dakota
- LCSW, licence 732
- Licensed in Minnesota
- LICSW, licence 11178
- NPI
- 1285170530
- Experience
- 40 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- North Dakota
These details come from information Kathy supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Grief and loss
- Mindfulness and CBT
About Kathy
Kathy Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota with 40 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief and loss, depression, and the strain of big life changes. Her practice also pays attention to compassion fatigue and a wide range of related concerns such as caregiver stress, chronic illness, and feelings of emptiness.
She uses straightforward conversation and practical strategies in sessions. Kathy draws on approaches like cognitive behavioral work, mindfulness, acceptance and commitment ideas, and motivational interviewing to help people identify what matters and make manageable changes. Sessions focus on small steps and real-life problems rather than technical jargon.
Kathy treats relationship patterns and family of origin issues by helping individuals notice repeating behavior and try different responses. She also supports people dealing with aging, caregiving, chronic pain or long-term health struggles. Work can include improving communication, handling guilt or shame, and sorting out life purpose during midlife shifts.
Her style is respectful and direct. Kathy assumes people are doing their best and helps them build new skills over time. She adapts conversation and plans to fit each person’s situation and goals.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time, and session cost varies with location.
BHow sessions work
How Kathy uses therapeutic approaches in online sessions
Kathy frequently uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice what matters to them and take actions that match those values even when emotions are difficult. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors together and teaches practical skills to reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression.She also draws on Client-Centered methods to keep sessions focused on each person's experiences and goals. Choosing an approach is collaborative. Kathy will talk with clients about goals, try methods that fit the situation, and adjust as progress is made or needs change.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people use online appointments to fit sessions around work, caregiving, or health needs because virtual meetings can cut travel time and make it easier to keep regular appointments. Kathy’s methods emphasize small, practical steps that translate into daily life regardless of how sessions are scheduled, and she will help identify which techniques suit the client’s routines and constraints.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
40+ years
Listed in
North Dakota, Minnesota
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues like caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses plain conversation and practical strategies, combining acceptance and commitment ideas, CBT, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing to focus on doable changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has 40 years of professional work experience in clinical social work and related practice settings.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers