Kennethya Smith-Johnson

Supportive clinician blending empathy and practical tools

LCSW, LISW Arkansas

Experience: 3 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Kennethya

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, grief, and changes that affect day-to-day life.

Background and approach

She draws on person-centered principles to create a welcoming space where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings at their own pace, and she integrates cognitive behavioral techniques to address patterns that contribute to depression, low self-esteem, or worry. With three years of clinical experience, Kennethya emphasizes collaboration and practical skills that can be applied between sessions.

Her background includes supporting clients facing relationship tensions, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD concerns, and a wide range of medical and caregiving challenges such as chronic illness, cancer, and end-of-life issues. She also brings experience with adoption and foster care, autism spectrum concerns, postpartum mood changes, social anxiety, panic, and traumatic brain injury.

Licensed as an LCSW and LISW, Kennethya practices in Arkansas and offers multiple remote session formats to suit different needs. She encourages those taking the initial step toward therapy and aims to meet each person with empathy and a nonjudgmental approach as they work toward clearer coping strategies and improved daily functioning.

Integrating Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, goal-oriented method that helps identify and change unhelpful thought and behavior patterns. It is often used to address anxiety, depression, panic, and stress by teaching skills that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathic listening and acceptance, giving clients a supportive environment to explore feelings and build self-understanding; this approach is helpful for grief, self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Deciding on the right approach is collaborative. Kennethya will work with each client to learn about their goals, preferences, and challenges, then tailor a blend of CBT techniques and client-centered support that fits their situation. Clients are encouraged to raise questions and try strategies together to find the best path forward.

Online sessions with video calls, phone conversations, live chat, or text-based messaging offer flexibility for people balancing work, caregiving, or medical commitments. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care and to access therapy from home or another convenient location, while still focusing on skill-building, emotional processing, and problem-solving in regular appointments.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Kennethya commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and related issues such as ADHD, compassion fatigue, relationship difficulties, and career stress.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her approach combines client-centered listening with cognitive behavioral techniques focused on identifying unhelpful thinking and building practical coping skills.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has three years of professional experience working with people on emotional and life transition concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds LCSW and LISW credentials with license details AR LCSW 7600-C and IA LISW 115079 and practices in Arkansas.

Which languages are available for sessions?

Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats does she offer?

Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different preferences and needs.

How does cost and scheduling work?

Cost varies by 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, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to her availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Grief Self esteem Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / loneliness Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injury

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

3+ years

Licensed

Arkansas, Iowa

Languages

English