Licensed clinical social worker recordArkansas
Kennethya Smith-Johnson, LCSW, LISW
Arkansas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Anxiety
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- Credentials
- LCSW, LISW
- Licensed in Arkansas
- LCSW, licence 7600-C
- Licensed in Iowa
- LISW, licence 115079
- NPI
- 1851770937
- Experience
- 3 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Arkansas
These details come from information Kennethya 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
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Grief and loss support
About Kennethya
Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Arkansas with three years of experience helping people manage everyday pressures. She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, motivation, and coping with life changes. Sessions are conducted in English and focus on clear, practical steps clients can use between meetings.
Her approach emphasizes listening first and then building from what a person already knows. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person’s concerns and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. In session she talks through specific situations, practices new responses, and checks what works after a week or two.
Kennethya also supports people facing caregiving strain, chronic illness or pain, issues related to adoption and foster care, aging and geriatric concerns, autism and Asperger Syndrome, cancer, hospice and end-of-life matters, and traumatic brain injury. She includes work on communication, relationship stress, career concerns, and compassion fatigue when relevant.
Meetings aim to be practical and straightforward. Expect a focus on goals you set together and exercises you can use between sessions. The first sessions usually clarify immediate worries and set a short list of next steps.
To begin, follow the site booking flow and complete the brief matching questionnaire. That helps match priorities and schedule an initial appointment.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. Online sessions using this approach let the conversation follow the client’s immediate concerns and priorities, with the therapist guiding pacing and topics. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small experiments. In an online setting this often means identifying one thought to try a different response to before the next session.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. Clients are involved in choosing which techniques to practice between meetings and which issues to prioritize in session time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online session options before booking. Online meetings can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, shorten travel time, and allow for brief check-ins when needed. They also let clients use quieter surroundings or lower-bandwidth options when that makes sessions simpler. The focus remains on practical steps and skills that can be used in everyday life.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Arkansas, Iowa
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, ADHD, and related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's lead and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to practice concrete thought and behavior changes.
How much experience does she have?
She has three years of professional social work experience as a licensed clinician.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is based in Arkansas.
In which languages can sessions be held?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take clients from other countries?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the site flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers