About

Hello, I am Krystal Smith! I am a Licensed Professional Counselor with four years of experience providing individual counseling to those in need. I earned my Bachelors in Psychology from Argosy University Seattle and my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in Crisis and Trauma Counseling and my Masters in Human and Social Services from Walden University. I have worked in Housing First and Community Mental Health settings. I am a passionate and empathetic therapist with strong counseling abilities and an understanding of interpersonal familial relationships. I have experience leading clients through issues such as grief, divorce, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Major Depressive Disorder, Panic Disorder, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder, Hoarding Disorder, Adjustment Disorder, Schizoaffective Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, and Dissociative Identity Disorder through the use of Existential-humanistic, Acceptance and Commitment, Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral, Dialectical Behavioral, Person-Centered, Systematic Desensitization, Cognitive Trauma, Narrative, and Mindfulness techniques. I pride myself in providing a safe and supportive space to work side by side to overcome traumas and barriers. I specialize in addressing anxiety, depression, trauma and crises. I am fully committed to listen and offer my best professional practices to help you increase supports, utilize strengths, navigate complex barriers, and increase self-esteem to achieve the peace and joy in life that you deserve. I am positive, patient, and kind. You can count on my empathetic and person-centered approach toward every conversation we take part in. Thank you for taking the first step and for allowing me to be part of this very important journey. Look forward to meeting you!