Kathleen Smith, LMFT/LCMFT, Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Vienna, VA

Kathleen Smith (She/they)

LMFT/LCMFT
Accepting Clients

Welcome! I am Kathleen Smith (she/they) and I am an LGBTQ+ & neurodivergent therapist, passionate about providing high-quality care.

Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in Vienna, VA

Services
  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

In our work together, I hope to help you better understand yourself, your partner, or your teenager to create lasting changes. As an LGBTQ+ therapist, I celebrate diverse identities and ensure that therapy is a respectful space to express yourself. I work with a lot of couples working to resolve conflict, individuals on processing family estrangement and building self-confidence, and with families on deepening their understanding of each other.

My Background and Approach

My approach to therapy is active, supportive, and compassionate. I strive to meet you where you are, helping you build insight into patterns that may be holding you back while also developing practical tools to address your needs. I believe therapy should be tailored to you, and be supportive of your relationships and prioritize your personal needs. I am also a doctoral candidate and have published in the journal of marriage and family therapy. I provide trainings on transforming suicide care in private practice and working with individuals on relational issues. I have experience in residential treatment centers, university clinics, and schools working with people and families ages 12 and up.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

Whether you're dealing with life transitions, relationship issues, or reconnecting with yourself, therapy can be a space to explore any issue. I believe meaningful change happens when you feel heard, validated, and empowered. I also have personally seen and learned the latest research about how improving family relationship creates lasting change. Lastly, therapy is not a neutral profession. Your autonomy and dignity are deeply and personally important to me, and I prioritize them in all of my work. Taking the first step can feel big, but I'm here to help during every step. Feel free to email me or visit our website to get started today!

Techniques I Use

Specialties
Attachment Theory Culturally Sensitive Therapy Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Other Techniques
  • Addiction Counseling
  • Attachment Theory
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Family Systems
  • Family Therapy
  • Feminist Therapy
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Harm Reduction Therapy
  • Humanistic Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Psychodynamic Therapy
  • Solution Focused Brief Therapy
  • Wilderness Therapy
  • Discernment Counseling
  • Sand Tray Therapy
  • Relationship Counseling

Issues I Treat

Specialties
Family Conflict LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists Marriage Counseling
Other Issues
  • Addiction
  • ADHD Therapists
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Self-Esteem
  • Self-Harm
  • Suicidal Thoughts
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy
  • Teen Issues
  • Women's Issues
I offer online counseling in the following states:

At A Glance

  • Experience: 8 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $200 - 220/session

Info

Email Kathleen
234 Church St. NW
Vienna, VA 22180

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