KYLIE SMITH, LPC

Kylie Smith (pronouns: she/her) is a licensed professional counselor who works with emerging adults and adults. Her specialty interests include: eating disorders, body image issues, stress and anxiety, issues with spirituality, addiction, domestic violence and abuse. She approaches sessions with an open mind, non-judgmental outlook, and intentional effort to utilize approaches that help clients develop new coping skills.

Kylie received her bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Family studies from Baldwin Wallace University. Kylie has completed her master’s level coursework in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at John Carroll University. In addition to her coursework, she completed research studies in the specialty area of eating disorders and has presented at regional conferences.

Before joining Wellness Grove, Kylie worked with a wide array of clients focusing on relationship distress, developing emotional regulation skills and identity development. Kylie also has experience working in specialized clinical settings, where she developed a strong foundation in assessment of eating disorders. Kylie is also working on obtaining her certification in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), to further assist clients in developing distress tolerance skills and interpersonal effectiveness.

Outside of her academic training and clinical work, Kylie has been engaged in a variety of volunteer opportunities. Among her experiences are working with youth trauma survivors in Chicago and volunteering with suicide prevention walks. Most notably, while Kylie attended Baldwin Wallace University, she was a Brain Fellow and established an on-campus organization that focuses on educating and providing resources for students with eating disorders and body image issues.

Kylie approaches counseling sessions from a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT) approach, emphasizing the reframing of negative thought patterns and limiting beliefs. Kylie also understands the importance of a multidisciplinary treatment team when working with clients who experience eating disorders due to the medical issues that can be involved. She believes in the importance of regulating the nervous system and how inner calmness and strength can promote positive treatment outcomes. Kylie also believes in the power of spirituality and how finding meaning and purpose can assist with life transitions and existential dilemmas. She enjoys incorporating existential and transpersonal psychology themes when appropriate.

Kylie’s strengths include: directness, honesty, empathy, openness, and promoting assertiveness and empowerment.