- Client-centered
- CBT informed
- Adoption focus
About Kennethya
Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and aims to make the first steps toward help feel manageable. Her tone is calm and encouraging for those who are uneasy about starting therapy.
Kennethya creates an open space where clients can name thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. She focuses on practical discussion and real-life coping skills. Sessions emphasize listening first, then working together to identify small, doable changes.
Her background includes three years of professional practice. Kennethya holds LCSW and LISW credentials and is licensed in Arkansas. She brings experience supporting people dealing with motivation, confidence, and adjusting to life changes.
She uses Client-Centered Therapy to shape sessions around each person's priorities and pace. She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help identify unhelpful thinking and test new behaviors. Those approaches are used to address a wide range of concerns, including relationship stress, ADHD challenges, and caregiver strain.
Kennethya has an additional focus on adoption and foster care issues and several health-related and life-stage concerns, such as chronic illness, aging, and end-of-life matters. She encourages people to start with small goals and to build on progress over time.
How these approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what matters most to the person. It emphasizes listening, respect, and shaping sessions around the client's goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a space to talk things through and set small goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses straightforward exercises to test new ways of thinking and build different habits. CBT can be useful for anxiety, low mood, and managing stressful reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kennethya will ask about your needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. The plan can change over time based on what feels most helpful and practical for you.
Confirm current session options before booking to see which online formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow briefer check-ins when needed. It also lets people use therapy from different everyday locations, which can help when scheduling around work or caregiving duties.
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Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Arkansas, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns can be brought to therapy?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, and related concerns.
How would you describe the therapy style?
Sessions focus on listening and collaboration. Kennethya uses client-centered conversations and practical CBT techniques to help people try new ways of thinking and acting.
What is her professional background?
She has three years of professional experience supporting people with motivation, confidence, and emotional concerns. Her work emphasizes creating a nonjudgmental space to talk through problems.
What credentials and region are associated with this therapist?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Arkansas. The profile lists both AR LCSW and IA LISW as credential details.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on the subscription plan you choose.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button and complete a short matching questionnaire. Then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.