About

Kathryn E. Smith, MSW, LCSW, LICSW, is licensed to practice Independent Clinical Social Work in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Maine. Kathryn received her Bachelor of Arts Degree in Behavioral Science and Psychology from The University of Maine in 2005. She then obtained her Master of Social Work in 2008, from The University of New England. Kathryn also valuable experience from her initial practice working as a s service member for the National Health Service Corps (NHCS) for 4 years in settings that are identified to have a high number of individuals who have limited access and resources to healthcare as well as in statewide emergency services. Following her contract with the NHSC, Kathryn continued to practice in nonprofit mental health settings until 2017 as a LCSW in Maine. Her current practice of social work is working independently contracted as a Generalist.
Kathryn practices from a Relational Cultural Theoretical perspective. She identifies having authentic mutual empathy and mutual support, as the most essential in providing treatment for others to make positive growth. She studied Relational cultural Theory to support all evidenced based models she has studied and practices she implements. Without having an ability to connect authentically one can become disconnected and isolated.
Her primary focus over the past 4 years have been focused on continuing to provide support to the community and clients who are impacted with oppression and social injustice. She defines her current practice as both challenging and rewarding and feels honored and privileged to have positive impact on others and support to empower others to make healthier lives. She has formal training in Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solutions Focused Brief Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, The Relational Cultural Theroretical Model, Working in High Performing Teams, she has extensive experience of Trauma informed care and approaching Partial Hospitalization and Intensive outpatient settings for Eating Disorders, Substance Abuse Disorders, Personality Disorders as well as Trauma/ Anxiety and Depressive Disorders. She has practiced individual therapy with all ages. In 2015 she practiced TFCBT with children and also had the opportunity to be contracted to work with military veterans and their families during that time as well. She also has worked within primary care settings, Emergency Rooms and in Med Surgical atmospheres, outpatient Medicated assistance treatment programs, Intensive outpatient programs for Substance Abuse and Eating Disorders and Co-Occurring Disorders. She was a Clinical Consultant for a Substance Abuse Residential Treatment facilities, and also in adult and children’s Crisis stabilization Units. She worked intensely as the Home and Community Based Treatment therapist with the Department of Health and Human Services, Children's and family Services in Aroostook County, Me, including being very supportive during parental reunification process. She was a clinical director for a outpatient mental health practice as well as worked in Medicated assisted outpatient facilities for individuals who are recovering from addictions. She created and sustained ongoing group for adults who suffer with anxiety and depression using her skills from trainings in DBT and CBT as well as implementing a variety of community collaborative work and creative Arts Therapy that had measurable successful outcomes. Currently Kathryn resides in New England and takes advantage of the outdoor aspects of this area in all seasons.