Katie Smith, LICSW

Katie Smith is a licensed clinician in Alabama with five years of professional experience working with children, adults, and families. She practices as an LICSW, which stands for Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker, and centers her work on meeting clients where they are while honoring each person’s values and life experience. Katie’s approach is client-centered and emphasizes self-determination, creating a nonjudgmental environment where people can explore change and growth.

Katie blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with a strong commitment to advocacy for her clients. She uses research and data to guide treatment choices and focuses on helping people better understand themselves, manage anxiety, build resilience, and learn tools that can be applied in everyday life. Her style balances empathy with actionable strategies so clients gain skills they can use right away.

She has particular experience with ADHD across the lifespan and brings both professional expertise and personal insight to that work as the mother of a teen with ADHD. Katie often reflects on her child’s journey and shares, "Once he received a diagnosis and started his treatment plan, he became more comfortable with who he is." That lived perspective informs her ability to support parents and young people through assessment, diagnosis, and individualized planning.

Katie also works with a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, self-esteem, depression, and mood-related issues, and addresses family dynamics such as attachment, blended family challenges, and communication difficulties. Above all, she aims to help each person feel understood, supported, and empowered to take meaningful steps toward a more balanced and fulfilling life.