Dr. Karyn Smith, MN Psychologist
Experienced narrative-focused psychologist
Details
| Name | Dr. Karyn Smith |
|---|---|
| Credentials | MN Psychologist |
| Based in | Minnesota |
| Licensed in | Minnesota |
| Session format | Online |
| Languages | English |
| Years in practice | 25 |
About Karyn
Dr. Karyn Smith is a licensed psychologist in Minnesota with 25 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship concerns. She offers a calm, respectful presence and adapts conversations to each person's needs.
Her style is warm and interactive, focused on practical steps rather than jargon. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people reframe life stories and see patterns that feel stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and replace them with clearer thinking.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy supports people who want to build a values-driven life even when difficult feelings remain. Dr. Smith has worked with people coping with trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, and parenting challenges.
She also supports those dealing with attention differences, bipolar disorder, and sleep or eating concerns. Her practice includes issues related to identity, such as LGBT and gender dysphoria, and broader life changes like career shifts and caregiving stress. Conversations with her are tailored and goal-oriented.
She blends client-centered listening with techniques from CBT and DBT when useful. Sessions aim to clarify what matters to the person, practice new skills, and create manageable steps for change. Dr.
Smith holds the credential MN Psychologist 6271. She provides sessions in English and offers flexible online formats including video calls, phone, chat, and text messaging. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a session.
What this therapist works with
Her listing names Stress, Anxiety, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse among the things Karyn works with, alongside the areas below.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Depression
- 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
Approaches listed
- Narrative Therapy: Named in her listing among her approaches.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT): Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Client-Centered Therapy: Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT): Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Gottman Method: Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Mindfulness Therapy: Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Motivational Interviewing: Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Solution-Focused Therapy: Listed by Karyn among the ways she works.
- Trauma-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
Approaches in online sessions and what they do
Dr. Smith commonly integrates Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. Narrative Therapy helps people tell and reframe their life stories so unhelpful patterns are easier to see and change. ACT focuses on values and small committed actions so people can move forward even when painful feelings remain. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes clear listening and respect so the person feels heard and understood.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will listen to your goals and try methods that fit your needs and preferences. Together you will adjust the focus over time based on what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility. Video calls work well for face-to-face conversation and skill practice. Phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Chat and text let people message between sessions or use written check-ins. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, caregiving, or busy schedules.
Common questions about this listing
What concerns does Dr. Smith address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, parenting strain, ADHD, and many other life concerns listed in her specialties.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and interactive. She listens with respect and blends narrative, client-centered, and cognitive-behavioral approaches to fit each person.
What kind of experience does she bring?
Dr. Smith has 25 years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is listed as MN Psychologist 6271 and practices in Minnesota.
Which languages are offered and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist arrangement; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
Contacting this therapist
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