Kathy Smith, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed in North Dakota · 40 years in practice
Kathy Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes.
License and registration
- LCSW, North Dakota
- 732 · expires December 2027
- LICSW, Minnesota
- 11178 · expires March 2027
- NPI
- 1285170530 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 40
- Languages
- English
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About Kathy
Kathy Smith is a licensed clinical social worker with 40 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and major life changes. She writes simply and listens closely. Her goal is to make the first step toward therapy feel doable and respectful.
Kathy approaches sessions with warmth and practical focus. She treats people with sensitivity and assumes they are doing the best they can with the skills they have.
Background and approach
She believes change is possible and that therapy should be shaped to each person's needs. In sessions she uses plain talk and collaborative planning. She tailors conversations and coping strategies to match everyday life.
That can mean breaking big problems into small steps or practicing simple skills that fit a busy schedule. Kathy draws on a mix of approaches including acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, and cognitive-behavioral techniques. She also uses client-centered and motivational styles to keep work grounded in what matters most to each person.
Her practice includes concerns that often come with aging, caregiving, chronic illness or pain, and mood changes. She also helps with family of origin issues, codependency, feelings of emptiness, guilt or shame, and questions about life purpose. Kathy is licensed in North Dakota as well as Minnesota and offers sessions in English.
She aims to meet people where they are and build a plan that fits their daily life.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kathy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Kathy names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them drive every choice, then pick actions that match their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thought patterns and trying small behavior changes to shift mood and daily routines. Client-centered Therapy gives space for people to talk through their concerns while the therapist listens with empathy and supports each person's own choices.Kathy will work with each person to find the best approach. She treats this as a team effort - listening to concerns, setting goals together, and adjusting methods as needs change. The client and therapist decide which techniques to use based on what fits daily life and what feels most useful.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video lets face-to-face conversation without travel. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in fits a break at work. Live chat or text-based messaging supports short updates, ongoing coaching, or people who prefer writing their thoughts. These options make it easier to fit regular work on stress, grief, or mood into a busy schedule.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does Kathy commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, plus related issues such as caregiver stress and chronic illness.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She uses a straightforward, collaborative style that focuses on practical steps and listening closely to each person's situation.
What kind of background does she bring?
She brings 40 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life challenges.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is licensed in North Dakota and Minnesota.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.
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