Kellen M. Smith, LSW, MSW, CADC, CODP, CAIP is a therapist in Illinois who specializes in helping adults and adolescents navigate substance use disorders, trauma, religious trauma, and complex life transitions. She provides a safe and supportive environment where clients can heal, grow, and build resilience. With expertise in ACT, CBT, and DBT, Kellen tailors her approach to meet each person’s unique needs, empowering them to manage challenges such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, and trauma. Kellen is also trained in Military-Focused Care, helping her provide specialized mental health services for service members, veterans, and their families.
Passionate about fostering self-compassion and recovery, she shares her insights on substance use, trauma healing, and mental health through contributions to publications, podcasts, and the LifeStance Health blog.
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Authored by Kellen Smith
Kellen Smith is an expert medical author at LifeStance Health. The following publications have been authored by Kellen Smith.
What Causes Abandonment Issues and How They Impact Relationships
How to Stop Fighting in a Relationship: Breaking the Cycle of Repetitive Fights
I’m a Therapist Who Tested AI Therapist Chatbots: Can They Really Replace Humans?
Healing from Religious Trauma: Specialized Therapies That Can Really Work
List of Common and Rare Phobias: From Everyday Fears to the Truly Unusual
