I am a Licensed Clinical Psychologist (LP) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) licensed in Minnesota with over 25 years of experience working as a Psychologist, Therapist, Counselor and/or Life Coach. I have worked with patients with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting problems, career challenges, OCD and ADHD. I have helped many people who have endured neglect, physical and/or sexual trauma and emotional abuse.
My therapeutic style is warm and interactive. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. My approach combines person-centered, cognitive-behavioral, narrative, psychodynamic, solution-focused and rational-emotive counseling. I individualize our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique, specific needs.
It takes courage to move toward a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. When you are ready, I am here to support and empower you.
Additional areas of focus:Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Grief, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Family of origin issues, Fertility issues, Gender dysphoria, Infidelity, Intellectual disability, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Dr. Karyn Smith. 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.
Dr Smith is professional, listens intently and also offers helpful recommendations. She is very knowledgeable but also has great intuition. I feel very fortunate to have found her.
Written on Jan 13, 2025 after therapy with Karyn for 3 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Smith was very caring, understanding, and empathetic to my situation. Through my time with her, I was able to feel like myself again which feels amazing. I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Jan 06, 2025 after therapy with Karyn for 8 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
Dr Smith listens and offers excellent perspectives and thoughtful questions.
Written on Dec 27, 2024 after therapy with Karyn for 7 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr Smith is so very relatable and real. I appreciate her
Written on Oct 09, 2024 after therapy with Karyn for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Thoughtful and caring
Written on Sep 11, 2024 after therapy with Karyn for 3 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I've done therapy before, but never had a good connection with my therapist. Dr. Smith listens and hears even what I'm not saying. I'm so grateful to have found Dr. Smith. She hears me and sees me and my issues. I feel blessed that she is my therapist. I'm going through a lot, yet feel emotionally able to handle things better from our sessions.
Written on Jun 22, 2024 after therapy with Karyn for 1 year and 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief
Dr. Smith has helped me so much. I have a better relationship with members of my family. She is so compassionate and I have become a better listener and better support for my children because I finally have some support myself. She encourages me to take care of myself and she truly cares. I don’t feel so overwhelmed and alone and it’s nice to have someone validate my feelings.
Written on May 10, 2024 after therapy with Karyn for 1 year on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Meeting Dr. Smith made me feel relieved, heard, safe, and hopeful. I have had a handful of therapists in my life and she has given me more to work with, just a perfect fit for my needs. Having her there during my fiance and my hard times has helped us communicate more effectively, and relieved the palpable tension in our lives.
Written on Apr 20, 2024 after therapy with Karyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, anger management, and career difficulties
Dr. Smith is very caring, and very professional. I am glad I was matched to her!
Written on Mar 06, 2024 after therapy with Karyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and parenting issues
Dr. Smith has been very supportive and has helped me through some dark times. I appreciate her support and would recommend her to others.
Written on Dec 16, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Karyn is a compassionate caring person; this is reflected in her sensitive listening
and supportive suggestions.
Written on Oct 09, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 years on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I've been looking for a therapist like Dr. Smith for years. She truly listens. She takes notes & remembers details from previous sessions. I love this & her attention to detail. I feel like she actually cares about my well-being & she's helped me gain confidence in myself over the almost year we've been in sessions together. She's such a warm, thoughtful, soul. I cannot recommend her enough.
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, and self esteem
Dr. Smith is amazing. She has helped me through the worst time of my life when my father passed. I highly recommend her. She is compassionate and understanding. And flexible. A+
Written on Apr 28, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I like that I don’t have to feel guilty for sending a message whenever I feel the need to get something off my chest. Having one less thing to feel guilty about is HUGE!
Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and adhd
It all came easy with Dr. Smith. She listened well, supported often, and asked the right questions to help guide me to a better understanding of my emotional health, trauma, and regulation.
Written on Apr 11, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr Smith was understanding and supportive.
Written on Apr 02, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coaching
She's great, knowledgeable and empathetic!
Written on Mar 29, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and bipolar disorder
I found Dr Smith to be very kind, knowledgeable and an excellent therapist.
We made a trusting connection very quickly and I found I could talk to her about anything.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
I've only had two visits with Dr. Smith so far but I have greatly appreciated her. I know she is listening to me, she is providing meaningful feedback and has offered ways for me to work on things outside of our sessions.
Written on Mar 05, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. understands and can pinpoint where my anxiety/frustrations are coming from. I always feel reassured that things will be better after I talk to her. She always helps me navigate through my challenges and is very empathetic
Written on Feb 15, 2023 after therapy with Karyn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
I really appreciate Dr. Karyn Smith. She has been invaluable in helping me become a better human--empathy, compassion, patience... My outlook has changed dramatically in less than 6 months.
Written on Dec 01, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Dr. Smith is thorough and mindful of my needs and challenges. Through our interactions she has helped me assert myself and start a path towards well-being. I really appreciate and look forward towards our sessions.
Written on Nov 23, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, and coaching
Know what she talking about
Written on Oct 25, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
She is AMAZING!!!!
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, and trauma and abuse
Dr. Smith is an amazing therapist. She helped me through a rough time. She is professional, kind and understanding. She is on time and gives great advice / coping techniques. For me it was for my anxiety. Thank you Dr. Smith!
Written on May 23, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. smith has been extremely helpful. Appreciate her advice and insights.
Written on Apr 22, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Dr. Smith has been very patient and supportive in my therapy. She listens well and shows empathy in my hardest struggles.
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion f
Dr. Smith is kind, compassionate, knowledgeable and approachable. She is very responsive as well and checks in regularly.
Written on Mar 09, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Very smart. Has many different approaches to tackling complex issues. Very good listener and puts her clients first
Written on Feb 07, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 2 months on issues concerning depression, self esteem, and family conflicts
Dr. Smith is an amazing therapist. This is my first therapy experience and she has made it so warm and welcome. She listens to all of my concerns and asks the right amount of questions at the appropriate time so that I don’t feel awkward or uncomfortable. 10/10 would recommend!
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Karyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I feel like Dr. Smith is really caring and understood me better in one session than any other therapist I have been with has.
Written on Dec 09, 2021 after therapy with Karyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Listens and provide thoughtful and insightful feedback
Written on Sep 16, 2021 after therapy with Karyn for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
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