Licensed clinical social worker recordMontana
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Montana
- LCSW, licence BBH-LCSW-LIC-743
- NPI
- 1225049901
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Montana
These details come from information Kelly 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
- Trauma and grief
- Self esteem work
About Kelly
Kelly Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Montana with 23 years of experience. She helps people manage stress and anxiety, work through trauma and abuse, and cope with grief and loss. Her practical focus also includes self-esteem, motivation, and confidence concerns.
Kelly keeps sessions straightforward and focused on everyday life. She listens to what is most pressing and helps people sort priorities and next steps. Conversations are direct and grounded, aimed at changing what gets in the way of daily functioning.
Her background includes long-term clinical work supporting people after trauma and loss. That experience informs how she responds when someone is overwhelmed or stuck. She tends to use approaches that have evidence behind them and that fit a person's situation rather than one fixed method.
Kelly also addresses issues tied to work, parenting, and relationships, and she has experience with first responder and veteran concerns. Other areas she notes include ADHD, depression, sleep problems, and life changes such as pregnancy, childbirth, and end-of-life matters.
Sessions are conducted in English. The therapist asks new clients to complete a brief matching questionnaire and schedule a first session so work can begin in a focused way. The subscription-based pricing model is used and can be canceled at any time.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches are used in online sessions
Kelly draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns and building skills for managing strong emotions. Cognitive approaches help people notice and reframe thoughts that fuel anxiety and low mood, and they are useful for stress, depression, and everyday worries.She also uses trauma-informed strategies that prioritize safety in how difficult material is approached and that teach grounding and emotion regulation. These methods are practical for people coping with past abuse, post-traumatic stress, or recent traumatic events.
Picking the right approach happens together. The therapist will review concerns, goals, and what has or hasn't helped before. That collaborative process shapes which techniques are used and how sessions are paced so they fit the client's needs and preferences.
Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow appointments during a lunch break or between errands. Different ways of meeting can also help when someone prefers a shorter check-in or less time on camera, but confirm options directly before scheduling.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Montana
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, ADHD, depression, sleep difficulties, and related life changes.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses evidence-based techniques and focuses on practical steps that improve daily functioning. Conversations are direct and aimed at identifying concrete next steps.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and supporting people after trauma and loss.
What are her credentials and where is she licensed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as LCSW, and is licensed in Montana.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers