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Kelli Smith, LPC
Louisiana
LPC in Louisiana - CBT for common concerns
See online therapy options- CBT focused work
- Mindfulness techniques
- Solution-focused steps
About Kelli
Kelli Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with ten years of clinical experience in Louisiana. She helps people who are coping with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, trauma and ADHD. Kelli works directly with individuals across a range of life stages and common challenges.
She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside mindfulness and solution-focused methods. Sessions focus on noticing unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of responding. Conversations are practical and action-oriented, with concrete steps clients can try between meetings.
Kelli has worked in community and clinical settings and has experience addressing attachment and communication problems, impulsivity, mood disorders and post-traumatic stress. She also supports people facing divorce or separation, pregnancy and childbirth issues, and challenges related to family dynamics or parenting children with behavioral concerns.
Her background includes work with children, adolescents, and adults and a history of helping families navigate socio-economic and mental health issues. Kelli has authored books on anxiety, organization, communication and boundaries, which inform her straightforward teaching style.
When planning care she emphasizes collaboration and goal-setting. Clients and the therapist map small, measurable steps and review progress regularly. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling procedures before booking.
How Cognitive Behavioral and Mindfulness Approaches Translate Online
CBT helps people notice thought patterns that lead to stress or avoidance and then try different behaviors to see what changes. Online sessions can follow the same structure as in-person work: set goals, practice skills, and review homework together. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and support clearer thinking; these exercises can be coached and practiced during an online meeting. Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and together decide whether CBT, mindfulness, or solution-focused steps fit best. That collaborative process includes testing methods and adjusting plans based on what works for the client. Confirm current session options before booking because specific formats are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a work break, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. For people who prefer not to be on camera, some online formats use audio-only or brief focused sessions to lower the time commitment while keeping steady progress.Areas of expertise
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Louisiana, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting and relationship strain, trauma and ADHD among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test alternative responses through concrete exercises and homework.
What is her professional background?
She has ten years of experience and a history of working in community and clinical settings with children, adolescents, and adults.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Louisiana and Texas and practices from Louisiana.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.