Kelly Smith, LADC I

“Extraordinary things are always hiding in places people never think to look” -Jodi Picoul

Counseling Style

Kelly (Her/She) provides positive, strength-based, person-centered therapy. Kelly creates a warm, empathic, non-judgmental environment for her patients. Kelly focuses on the strengths, needs and goals of the patient and supports the patient each step of the way. Kelly uses humor and relaxation/mindfulness throughout her sessions.

Experience

Kelly earned her master’s degree from Southern New Hampshire University in 2017 and then received her License Alcohol and Drug Counselor-I (LADCI) from Assumption college in 2020. Kelly has a diverse working experience that includes child and families, dual diagnosis, substance abuse, and mental health treatment within an outpatient and in-home setting.

Specialties

• Bipolar Disorder
• Depression
• Substance Related/Addictive Disorders
• Anger Management
• Self-Injurious Behaviors/Self-harm
• Attention-deficit Hyperactivity Disorders (ADHD/ADD)
• LGBTQIA
• Academic/Occupational/Work Issues/Career
• Trauma
• Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
• Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's Counseling

Clinical Modalities + Treatments

• Dialectic Behavioral Therapy (DBT)
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Mindfulness/Meditation

Starting therapy can be scary but Kelly will help calm your nerves and show you how therapy can be beneficial by creating a more positive and healthier lifestyle. All you need to do is take the first step and the rest we will do together.

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