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LMHCA

Kate Smith

**Now accepting Private Pay and Premera Insurance clients

My hope is that I can welcome clients to a compassionate environment where they are seen and heard—a safe place to process their story and move towards growth and healing.

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EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

I earned my Masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA. Prior to this, I earned a Bachelor’s of Arts in Corporate Communications from Roosevelt University in Chicago and studied with the Latin American Studies Program based in Costa Rica.

AREAS OF FOCUS

  • Couples & Marriage

  • Pre-Marital Counseling

  • Relationship Issues

  • Chronic Pain

  • Health Challenges

  • Anxiety

  • Faith & Doubt

  • Boundaries

  • Depression

  • Rejection

  • Grief & Loss

  • Empowerment

  • Life Transitions

  • Life Meaning and Purpose

  • Shame

  • Near Death Experiences (NDE)

  • Career Choice

ABOUT ME

My husband and I have been married for 20 years and have 3 children spanning from high school to elementary school.

In my spare time, you can find me with my family, at the gym, drinking coffee, reading books, traveling and snapping photographs.

I believe counseling is one of my life’s callings and consider it a privilege to meet with clients.

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

  • Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA) of Washington.

  • National Board-Certified Counselor (NBCC)

LOCATIONS:

  • Kate Smith currently practices Online via Telehealth.

Kate’s Testimonials

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    “Kate is fantastic. Takes time to hear me, offer perspective and encouragement.”

    - ALEXA

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    “New Ground Counseling was very helpful for us in our pre-marital counseling!”

    - CLIENT A.T.

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    “My counselor has been extremely compassionate and helpful. Between her counseling and some of the books she recommended to me, they have literally changed my life and sense of self for the better.”

    - DOUG

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “Counselor Kate is awesome! Kind, patient, and super helpful.”

    - ERIC

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