Kristyn Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
California therapists accepting new clients
Keith ChiltonLMFT · 30 years experienceStress, Anxiety · Self esteem · Relationship issuesWork with Keith
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About Kristyn
I am a licensed mental health professional in the state of California with over five years of clinical experience. My work is grounded in evidence-based practice and a deep commitment to providing compassionate, individualized care. I have extensive experience supporting clients facing a wide range of challenges, including stress, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, anger management, relationship issues, family conflict, low motivation, self-esteem concerns, and confidence-related difficulties.
In addition to working with common mental health concerns, I have significant experience in treating complex and treatment-resistant mental illness. I strongly support the principles of precision psychiatry, and I utilize an interdisciplinary and integrative approach to ensure that treatment is as personalized, effective, and comprehensive as possible. This includes collaboration with professionals across psychiatry, psychology, and allied health disciplines to address the full biopsychosocial spectrum of mental health.
My prognostic belief system is one of hope and empowerment. I believe that even in the face of severe or long-standing mental health challenges, meaningful healing and transformation are possible. My work is guided by the conviction that individuals can reconnect with their strengths, find purpose, and move toward lasting change when provided with the right tools and support.
I believe that every person deserves to be treated with respect, sensitivity, and dignity. My therapeutic process is grounded in mutual trust, and I tailor each treatment plan to meet the unique and specific needs of the individual.
In pursuit of clinical excellence, I remain actively engaged in ongoing research focused on complex and severe mental illness, with the goal of advancing our understanding and improving outcomes for individuals with the greatest needs.
Taking the first step to begin therapy takes courage. I commend you for making that choice, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
What Kristyn helps with
- Anger management
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Parenting issues
- Relationship issues
- Self esteem
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
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- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Avoidant personality
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Co-morbidity
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Dependent personality
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Mood disorders
- Narcissism
- Paranoia
- Self-love
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
How Kristyn works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “Kristyn is thoughtful, listens actively, and shares strategies that help me to navigate stressful situations. She acknowledges what is which helps me to see myself from a 3rd person perspective. She’s really gifted at this work.”
- “Kristyn Smith is kind, compassionate and honest. She is easy to talk with and open to hearing different perspectives. She is always pleased to see me and takes the time to listen. She connects to both my intellectual and to my emotional self. I recommend her skills and her personality.”
- “She is a wonderful person and very good with her profession. I appreciate having her around”
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- “Kristyn is so easy to talk to, very smart and helpful. I've appreciated having her as a sounding board.”
- “Kristyn Smith listens closely and is very attentive. Ms. Smith provides resources to help one better understand what they may be feeling. She is very professional, friendly and a caring and likeable person.”
- “Kristyn is very knowledgeable and offers her insight in a gentle and empathetic manner.”
- “Very competent and friendly”
- “Very attentive listener who keys in our your needs but still allows you to speak. Great tool provider for areas you are struggling in.”
- “Kristyn is extremely kind and listens with no judgement. She provides practice methods that she feels could help me personally as opposed to other peoples’ textbook approach”
- “She is very good!”
- “I really like my therapist. She gives it to me straight. She doesn’t tickle all my ears, but talks to me professionally and at the same time is very kind. The reason I’m in therapy is because I need help even if it goes against what I might want to hear.<br /> She gives me tools to work through the week and challenges me. I’m very pleased.”
- “I have been to several therapy sessions with Kristyn and after each session I have always felt heard, inspired and supported. Kristyn is an amazing therapist and I would definitely recommend her to everyone as she helped me so much when I was going through my lowest and helped me develop skill sets to better overcome any struggles I faced. I hope everyone has the privilege to meet and interact with someone as amazing as her!”
- “Easy to talk to and gives direction and tools.”
- “My therapist gives me a comfortable feeling where I’m able to express my self freely without feeling judge . I feel that I’m able to show up as my authentic self in my sessions . I look forward to our weekly meetings.”
- “Kristyn is amazing! She has helped me so much in just a short time. I love her positive thinking and visualization approach (helped me quit smoking yay :)<br /> She’s so open and easy to talk to- I look forward to our sessions.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.