Therapist in Culver City, California Kathryn Smith, Therapist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 15-40
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Kathryn Smith, MS, LMFT
Kathryn “Katie” Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, who has been practicing since 2015. She graduated from Pepperdine University located in Los Angeles, CA with a Masters in Clinical Psychology. Katie’s experience has been providing compassionate care to adolescents and adults through individual therapy. Katie is trained and skilled in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to treat and manage anxiety, depression, social and other phobias, grief and loss and work stress. She will use techniques in sessions to explore negative thought patterns and how they contribute to the way we view ourselves and the world around us. Her goal is for you to leave each session with a skill to practice during the week. Over time and through mastering these skills you will build confidence in yourself and in tackling life’s challenges. In her spare time, Katie enjoys early mornings with a cup of coffee and her cats, browsing bookstores, taking walks in nature, and spending quality time with her family.
Expertise
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Exposure Therapy
- Mindfulness
Education
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Pepperdine University
Professional | 2011
Los Angeles, CA, US
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San Diego State University
Undergraduate | 2008
San Diego, CA, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Kathryn Smith. You can also call 925-282-1778 to have someone assist you.
Kathryn Smith generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 925-282-1778 to find out Kathryn Smith's schedule and availability.
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 Kathryn Smith:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Blue Shield of California
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Carelon (Beacon)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Central Health Plan of California-Medicare
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)
- Elevance Health (Anthem Blue Cross)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Health Net (MHN)
- Health Net (MHN)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)
- Kaiser Permanente (NorCal)-Medicare
- Lucet (SCAN Health Plan)-Medicare
- Magellan
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 925-282-1778 to see how we can help.
Kathryn 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.
Kathryn Smith works at:
Yes, Kathryn Smith does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Kathryn Smith is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: