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Anna (Kate) Smart, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression
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About me

Hello! If you are reading this then it means you are somewhere along the way to seeking therapy - welcome, it's great you are here! Making the decision to talk through personal challenges and struggles with someone takes courage and while it can be a hard step to take, it opens the door to positive and profound change.

If you are looking to heal, let's talk. If you are struggling with life transitions or challenges that seem insurmountable, let's talk. If you are wanting to gain a fresh perspective or make some difficult changes, let's talk.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Missouri and have been providing mental health support there and overseas since 2009. I have worked in a variety of settings including outreach centers for survivors of violence, a university counseling center and private practice, and have had the opportunity to work with people of all ages and various nationalities.

I practice using a strengths-based approach, focusing on a person's resilience and building on the strengths they possess (we all have strengths, sometimes we are just so overwhelmed by life we are not able to see them clearly). Over the course of therapy I incorporate elements of cognitive behavioral, trauma-focused, solution focused and person-centered therapy. Therapy is not one size fits all and thus the therapeutic process is tailored to meet individual needs.

It is truly a privilege to be present with someone on their path of self-discovery and change and I look forward to working with you.

Professional experience

13yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Relationships Trauma, Abuse Self esteem, Motivation Depression

Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Family conflicts, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Expats, Family Problems, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Self-love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

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License information

MO LCSW 2012004769

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Anna (Kate) Smart. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.

Kate is absolutely amazing! She is so kind and easy to open up to. She has helped me come a long way from when I started.

Written on Oct 11, 2024 after therapy with Anna (Kate) for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd

Anna (Kate) Smart is a great therapist. She is friendly and offers guided advice. I feel relaxed sharing my thoughts and feelings and she offers a true safe space.
I can type freely without fear any judgment and I always look forward to her response. A gem indeed.

Written on Oct 07, 2024 after therapy with Anna (Kate) for 1 year and 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes

I love Kate! She’s a therapist for all seasons of my life. She’s so wise.

Written on Sep 06, 2024 after therapy with Anna (Kate) for 3 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Anna was great throughout my health anxiety episodes over the last year. I was able to overcome my anxiety and get to a state where I was in control again. Thank you so much!

Written on Apr 26, 2024 after therapy with Anna (Kate) for 6 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety

She is simply amazing! She does not judge, she supports me and is caring and smart and kind

Written on Feb 21, 2024 after therapy with Anna (Kate) for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd

Kate is amazing. She is informative, she listens, she helps and is an all around great therapist! I have had other therapists in the past, but I can confidently say she is worth every penny!

Written on Dec 23, 2023 after therapy with Anna (Kate) for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue