Kat Smith, PLPC

Therapist

Kat is a Provisionally Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of Missouri. Kat aims to create a safe and welcoming environment in the counseling room by curating a therapeutic relationship through acceptance, authenticity, empathy, and humor. Kat has worked with clients from diverse backgrounds experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, eating disorders, grief, gender/sexual identification, interpersonal conflicts, and behavioral issues. Kat sees clients of all ages, but specializes in utilizing play therapy techniques with children and adolescents. Kat utilizes an eclectic approach to therapy including Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy. Kat is supervised by Sam Griggs, LPC – MO License #2018009759.

In her free time, Kat unironically likes spending time with cats, as well as reading, photography, thrifting, and traveling.