Therapist in St. Paul, Minnesota Brynn Smith, Therapist

Brynn Smith, LICSW, supports individuals, couples, and families across Minnesota in navigating life’s challenges with compassion, skill, and a deep commitment to holistic mental health care. Practicing at LifeStance Health, she offers therapy for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, tailoring her approach to meet the unique needs of each stage of life. Whether addressing long-standing patterns or helping clients through acute distress, Brynn provides a safe, welcoming space for growth and healing. Her practice focuses on evidence-based therapy that promotes both emotional resilience and practical coping skills. Brynn specializes in working with individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, and PTSD/trauma. She also provides couples and family therapy, helping clients build stronger relationships and navigate life transitions and challenges more effectively. She brings clinical expertise and empathy to her work with individuals and families who have experienced foster care or adoption, as well as clients who may identify as LGBTQ+, have complex trauma histories, have suffered ambiguous loss, or are dealing with life adjustment disorders. Brynn recognizes how these experiences often intersect with mood disorders, identity exploration, and relationship dynamics, and she meets each person where they are with thoughtful, individualized care. She offers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), integrating these approaches with mindfulness to support clients in developing healthier thought patterns, emotional regulation, and a deeper connection to values-based living. She utilizes a broad array of interventions including exposure therapy, and family systems work to ensure her clients receive comprehensive and responsive support. Brynn also welcomes couples of all backgrounds, supporting them in rediscovering connection and shared purpose through couples/marital counseling. Outside the therapy space, Brynn finds inspiration and balance through time spent in nature, connecting with animals, reading literature, and exploring crafts. These passions reflect her grounded, creative approach to life and therapy alike.