Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Karyn Smiley, LMFT

Texas | Online sessions in Texas | English  |  Book with Karyn »

Practical therapy for stress and relationship strain

Details

NameKaryn Smiley
CredentialsLMFT
Based inTexas
Licensed inTexas
Session formatOnline
LanguagesEnglish
Years in practice4

About Karyn

Karyn Smiley is a licensed marriage and family therapist who focuses on practical help for people feeling overwhelmed. She works with adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, and substance concerns. Her style is straightforward and problem-focused so people can start using new skills quickly.

Karyn uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe stories they tell about themselves. She combines that with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes.

Background and approach

She also draws on the Gottman Method when relationship patterns are causing repeated conflict. People often come to her wanting clearer communication, better boundaries, or help managing mood swings. Karyn pays attention to how family roles and blended family dynamics shape daily life.

She can help with specific issues like body image, social anxiety, addiction, and coping with life changes. She trained in marriage and family therapy at Northcentral University and holds a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - LMFT. Karyn has four years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families in a range of situations.

Sessions focus on simple, achievable steps. Karyn works with each person to set goals and track progress. She aims to make therapy a clear, manageable part of a busy life.

What this therapist works with

Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Family conflicts among the things Karyn works with, alongside the areas below.

Approaches listed

  • Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
  • Gottman Method: Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
  • Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
  • Training stated: This directory copies the approaches a therapist names and does not check training records. Ask Karyn directly how much of the work is narrative and what a session usually looks like.

Narrative Therapy in this listing

Narrative Therapy appears in this therapist's own list of approaches. That tells you it is part of how she works. It does not tell you how much of a session it shapes, and this directory does not check or rate training.

If a narrative approach is what you are looking for, it is worth asking Karyn directly how she uses it and what a session usually looks like.

Online session options

How narrative and practical therapies work online

Online sessions with Karyn often use Narrative Therapy to look at the stories people tell about themselves and how those stories shape feelings and choices. That work helps when someone feels stuck by a label or repeating pattern, and it can make room for new options.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, depression, and practical coping skills that you can practice between sessions. When relationship goals are central, elements of the Gottman Method help identify recurring interaction patterns and teach clearer communication and repair techniques.

Choosing the right approach is part of the process. Karyn will talk with each person about their goals, preferences, and what has or hasn't helped before. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions work well if bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging make it easier to fit brief conversations around work or caregiving. These options offer flexibility so therapy can fit into a busy life.

Common questions about this listing

What concerns does Karyn help with?

She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, bipolar and addictions, trauma and grief, anger, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic style?

Her approach is practical and collaborative, using Narrative Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reframe stories and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors.

What experience does she bring?

Karyn has four years of clinical experience working with individuals, couples, and families across a range of challenges.

What credentials and region apply?

She holds a Texas Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist credential - LMFT, and practices in Texas.

Which languages and international options are available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Karyn offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How does cost work for sessions?

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 her?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Contacting this therapist

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