Clinicians who offer sliding scale payment structures may offer lower or reduced fees based on an individual's ability to pay. Please contact this clinician for more details regarding their fees or sliding scale policy.My Approach to Helping
My name is Krissy Smith and I'm a LICSW in the State of Alabama. I enjoy working with all ages-children through geriatrics. I like to view therapy as a collaborative approach. I like to use the motto "start where the client is at" to begin the therapeutic process. I do not believe therapy is a "one size fits all" which makes me explore and try new approaches. I would say I primarily engage clients in mindfulness approaches and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I like to work with all ages, from all different walks of life. I am very calm and a good listener. I try to put myself in every clients shoes and be empathetic. I have a long background of working in mental health. I have worked in inpatient and outpatient setttings. I like to set goals with clients the first and second session. However, goals are fluid and may change throughout therapy. The first session is a lot of getting information and doing a full assessment. We will begin to set goals.