Therapist in
Aurora, Illinois,
Kathy Smith, LPC
Provider Type: Therapist
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 6-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Kathy Smith, LPC
My career in psychology began with graduate study at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Chicago, IL), which included a certificate in Trauma-Focused Behavioral Therapy, followed by completion of a Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology from Benedictine University (Lisle, IL). My practice is grounded in positive, humanistic values that encourage personal growth and healing with a variety of treatment modalities.
Many different issues can be addressed in counseling sessions, and may be appropriate for short-term solution-focused techniques, time-limited cognitive behavioral strategies, narrative therapy, skill-building exercises from the dialectical behavior therapy approach, or long-term supportive psychotherapy.
I believe each client deserves the most effective treatment tailored to their unique personality and circumstances. If you are thinking about beginning the inner quest of counseling, I am here to walk with you on your journey.
Expertise
- ADHD
- Alcohol and Drug Use Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Childhood Behavior Issues
- Couple's Issues
- Depression
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity
- Grief
- Hoarding
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Midlife Transitions
- Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Sleep Disorders/Insomnia
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- Cigna Health Spring Medicare Advantage Network
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- Health Alliance Medicare
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- HUMANA Medicare Advantage
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Medicare
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
Interventions
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Mindfulness
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- Adoption/Foster Care
- Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Developmental Disabilities
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Languages
- English
Locations
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kathy Smith. You can also call 888-428-7890 to have someone assist you.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Kathy Smith:
- Aetna Meritain
- Aetna Signature
- Aetna State of IL plan
- Aetna/Aetna HMO/Aetna Student Health
- AMITA Pathways BCBS HMO
- BCBS AcademicBlue Student Health Plan
- BCBS MEDICARE ADVANTAGE
- BCBSPPO/BlueChoiceOpt/ProfBlue/BlueChoicePreferred
- Cigna Evernoth/Greatwest Health/Cigna Connect
- Cigna Health Spring Medicare Advantage Network
- ComPsych
- Compsych EAP
- Consociate Health
- Duly (DuPage Medical Group) BCBS HMO
- Health Alliance Commercial/ StateIL
- Health Alliance Medicare
- HealthLink/Unicare/Concerta/Wellpoint
- HFN/ZELIS/Stratose/Plan Care/CoalitionAmerica
- HUMANA / Choice Care
- HUMANA Medicare Advantage
- Live360/MedAssocHealth/PrefHealthChoices
- MultiPlan-PHCS
- Optum (United/UBH/Oxford/UHC)
- Optum All Savers
- Optum Golden Rule
- Optum Medicare
- Optum Oxford Health
- Optum UHC Student Insurance
- Optum VA CNN
- Whole Brother Mission
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 888-428-7890 to see how we can help.
Kathy Smith is a therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Kathy Smith works at:
Yes, Kathy Smith does offer both Telehealth and In-office visits.
Yes, Kathy Smith is currently offering In-office visits.