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Kennethya Smith-Johnson, LCSW

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kennethya is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

5.0 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kennethya. View 7 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in Arkansas and Iowa

Recent reviews

She has been amazing. Always available when need it!

Reviewed January 2024

Absolutely amazing

Reviewed September 2023

More about Kennethya

  • 3 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCSW, LISW

I am licensed in Iowa with 3 years of professional work experience. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, coping with grief and loss, motivation, self esteem, and confidence, & depression. I work with my clients to create an open and safe environment where thoughts and feelings can be shared without fear of judgment. Taking the first step to sign up for therapy can take courage and I am proud of you for getting started!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes LGBT Relationship issues Anger management Career difficulties Compassion fatigue ADHD Adoption and Foster Care Aging and Geriatric Issues Autism and Asperger Syndrome Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Chronic pain illness and disability Communication problems Hospice and End of Life Counseling Isolation / loneliness Panic disorder and panic attacks Postpartum Depression Social anxiety and phobia Traumatic Brain Injury

Treatment Approaches

  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Licenses

Kennethya Smith-Johnson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1851770937.

  • LCSW · Arkansas · 7600-C · Expires December 2025
  • LISW · Iowa · 115079 · Expires December 2024

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.

Reviews for Kennethya Smith-Johnson

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

5.0

7 reviews

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Clients mention: Amazing Safe Caring Helpful Knowledgeable Listens Recommend Understands Warm Feel heard

She has been amazing. Always available when need it!

Reviewed January 2024

Absolutely amazing

Reviewed September 2023

Kennethya always makes sure I am heard, and she is very relatable. I appreciate that she challenges the negative thoughts I have about myself with sensible, grounded counter points.

Reviewed September 2023

Very knowledgeable, friendly, approachable, and caring. I feel heard…I feel safe.

Reviewed September 2023

Simply amazing. She listens and understands. She also gives amazing advice.

Reviewed August 2023

Kennethya is very warm and welcoming, I feel safe sharing with her. I like that she gives me practical tools to use to help focus my attention and make improvements on myself. I always feel good after a session with her. Highly recommend!

Reviewed April 2023

She’s really nice and offers a lot of helpful advice

Reviewed February 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kennethya Smith-Johnson offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kennethya Smith-Johnson works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kennethya Smith-Johnson speak?

Kennethya Smith-Johnson speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kennethya Smith-Johnson have?

Kennethya Smith-Johnson has 3 years of experience.

Where is Kennethya Smith-Johnson licensed to practice?

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is licensed to practice in Arkansas and Iowa.

Does Kennethya Smith-Johnson accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kennethya Smith-Johnson does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kennethya Smith-Johnson offer?

Kennethya Smith-Johnson offers clients Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).

How can I communicate with Kennethya Smith-Johnson?

Kennethya Smith-Johnson can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kennethya Smith-Johnson?

Just tap the CHAT NOW button or tap here: A new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.

Mental health conditions are real, common, and treatable.

And recovery is possible.

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When you tap CHAT NOW a new window will open and you'll be directed to a simple form that will help start the conversation. Please note: It can take up to a few days to be matched to a therapist.