Kelli Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who focuses on practical, goal-oriented care.
01About Kelli
Kelli Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) based in Louisiana who focuses on practical, goal-oriented care. She uses clear, straightforward methods to help people manage anxiety, depression, parenting stress, and relationship strain. Her approach is direct and supportive, and she aims to make sessions feel like a constructive conversation.
Kelli draws on cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try small behavior changes. She also uses mindfulness skills to reduce overwhelm and solution-focused techniques to set short-term goals.
Background and approach
For people affected by trauma, she offers trauma-informed care that prioritizes safety and step-by-step progress. With about 10 years of experience, Kelli has worked with a wide range of concerns including ADHD, mood problems, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. She also addresses family patterns, communication difficulties, and challenges around separation and commitment.
She aims to meet each person where they are and build a plan that fits daily life. Sessions combine teaching, skill practice, and realistic planning. Kelli can offer brief work that focuses on a clear problem, or longer-term support when deeper change is needed.
Her style is warm and respectful, and she encourages practical steps clients can try between meetings. People can expect a straightforward plan, clear homework, and regular check-ins on progress. Kelli speaks English and holds LPC credentials in Louisiana and Texas while practicing from Louisiana.
02Credentials
- LPC (Louisiana)
- License 6266 · expires June 2027
- LPC (Texas)
- License 82250 · expires July 2026
- NPI
- 1922549955 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Kelli lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- ADHD
- Attachment issues
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Divorce and separation
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pregnancy and childbirth
- Women's issues
Methods Kelli names
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04Online support
Evidence-based approaches delivered online
CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy helps people spot unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Sessions include identifying patterns, trying new responses, and tracking what works in daily life.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to lower stress and improve emotional awareness. These skills can help with overwhelm, anger, and managing strong feelings between sessions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels doable, then try methods together to see what fits best. That collaborative process helps shape a short-term plan or a longer program when needed.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs. Video lets people use face-to-face interaction for skill teaching. Phone calls can be a good option when bandwidth is limited. Chat and text messaging allow brief check-ins, quick coaching moments, or ongoing support between longer sessions. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent around work, childcare, and daily life.
05Questions people ask
What concerns does this counselor address?
Kelli helps people work through stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career questions, and coping with life changes.
What is the general therapy style here?
The approach is practical and collaborative, mixing cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, solution-focused work, and trauma-informed methods to set goals and teach skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience providing counseling and has worked across a broad range of concerns over that time.
Where is the therapist licensed and located?
She holds LPC credentials in Louisiana and Texas and practices from Louisiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available online?
Sessions may be conducted via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits the client.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this counselor?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.
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