About

My name is Kailee Smith and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in California. I have been practicing for the past 4 years. I have worked with individuals, couples, children, and families. I have also facilitated domestic violence, anger management, and parenting groups. I have had the privilege of working with individuals that are dealing with depression, anxiety, PTSD, relational issues, parenting issues, co-parenting, behavioral issues, career challenges, past abuse, and the challenges that come along with adjusting to something new.

I earned my Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Development, and I have a Masters degree with a double emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Clinical Counseling.

My counseling style is warm, empathic, respectful, client-centered, safe, and free of judgment. I believe that creating a safe environment for my clients and developing a caring therapeutic relationship is critical to a successful therapeutic experience. It is my belief that a therapeutic relationship should be a collaborative one where you and I work together to discover strategies and solutions that best help you and that will meet your specific needs.

I practice from a variety of therapeutic orientations. First and foremost, I practice from a Client Centered (Rogerian) modality. This is the core of who I am as a therapist. This means that there is respect, encouragement, warmth, active/reflective listening, validation, normalization, meeting the client where they are at, and no judgment. I also utilize Solution Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems, and Mindfulness. I am a firm believer that every individual is unique and special, and practicing from only one therapeutic orientation will not work for everyone. As a therapist, I strive to tailor each session to each client’s individual and specific needs.

It takes a lot of strength and courage to reach out and seek assistance during challenging times. I appreciate and respect the courage it takes to make the decision to take this first step. It is my hope you also recognize the strength you have within. I look forward to working with you!