About Kelly
Kelly Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who brings 23 years of experience to her practice in Montana. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, and low self-esteem. Kelly aims to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where clients can speak honestly and begin to make changes.
She spends time listening to each person’s story and figuring out practical next steps together. Sessions often focus on building motivation, improving sleep and coping skills, and addressing relationship and intimacy concerns.
How Kelly works
Kelly also offers support for parenting challenges, anger, and life transitions. Her practice includes attention to specific needs like ADHD, seasonal affective disorder, and experiences common to veterans and first responders. She also works with people facing end-of-life issues, pregnancy and childbirth concerns, and blended family dynamics.
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide the work. The approach is straightforward and goal-oriented. Clients can expect clear conversation about what’s happening now and simple strategies to try between sessions.
Kelly encourages small steps that add up to meaningful change. She understands that asking for help is hard and acknowledges that first step. Kelly supports each person at their own pace while focusing on practical tools to lessen distress and rebuild confidence.
What Kelly works with
The areas below are the ones Kelly selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
Also listed
- ADHD
- Anger management
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Coaching
- Coping with life changes
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Parenting issues
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Relationship issues
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self esteem
- Self-love
- Sleeping disorders
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Women's issues
- Young adult issues
Training and background
| Register | LCSW |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 23 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | Montana |
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Online support options
Evidence-based approaches and flexible online care
Kelly uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to help people manage symptoms and build coping skills. One common approach focuses on teaching practical strategies for anxiety and stress - breathing, scheduling, and step-by-step behavioral changes that reduce overwhelm and improve sleep. Another frequently used approach looks at trauma and grief by helping people organize difficult memories, understand triggers, and develop safer ways to cope with reminders and loss.Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Kelly works collaboratively with each person to figure out which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. She will talk through options, try approaches, and adjust the plan based on how things are going.
Online therapy offers real flexibility. Video calls let visual cues guide the work, phone sessions use less bandwidth and can fit into a busy day, and short live chat or text-based messaging can be used for check-ins or quick skill practice. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing work, family, and other demands.
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