Kelly Smith - Handel Behavioral Health
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Counselors & Appointments

Kelly Smith, LADC I

For Telehealth/Online & Franklin Appointments

(617) 958-6318 View Availability Join Virtual Waiting Room

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

  • Anxiety/Panic/Phobias
  • Autism Spectrum Disorder/Asperger's Counseling
  • 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

Clinical Modalities + Treatments

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

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.