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Kristen Smith

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Kristen fully believes in your ability to heal and access untapped strength that can aid in overcoming adversities. She focuses on learning your unique story and taking a culturally sensitive approach to treatment, welcoming your beliefs, perspectives, and personal challenges. As your advocate, she will empower you to achieve optimum wellness.

My approach to therapy

Kristen is interactive with clients and uses elements of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance Commitment Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help clients develop strategies they can integrate into their daily lives to enhance positive change and growth.

What you can expect from me

As we work together, you will receive unconditional support and acceptance while also being challenged to open yourself to new viewpoints and make constructive changes in your life. If interested in services, please call my office to schedule an appointment and/or speak with me.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Woman
  • My style is
    Holistic, Open Minded, Affirming

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MSW (Master of Social Work) at Aurora University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Relationship issues, Women's issues
  • Therapy methods
    Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Positive Psychology, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment Based, Strength-Based, Psychoanalytic
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    123 East Lake Street Suite 203
    Bloomingdale, IL 60108