Kristen E. Smith, LAC
Hackensack, NJ
Online & In-Person
About me
Licensed Associate Counselor in NJ | Online Therapy for Burnout, Caregivers, Men's Mental Health & High-Functioning Professionals
I am a Licensed Associate Counselor (LAC) providing secure online therapy throughout New Jersey, with evening appointments available to fit your schedule. I specialize in burnout, codependency, caregiver stress, men's mental health, anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and life transitions — with a particular focus on family caregivers, healthcare workers, first responders, business owners, executives, college students, and therapists seeking therapy for themselves.
My approach is structured and results-driven, using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you build practical skills, set boundaries, and regain clarity and control. Whether you are an adult child caring for an aging parent, a cancer patient or caregiver, a highly sensitive person, or a high-functioning professional quietly hitting a wall, I provide a supportive, judgment-free space where real progress happens. I also offer career counseling and work collaboratively alongside prescribing providers for clients managing medication.
License
License(s)
Education
Montclair State University
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$0 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
- Zelle
- Credit Card
Accepted credit cards
- Visa
- Mastercard
- American Express
- Discover
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Cigna
- Blue Cross/Blue Shield
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Career
- Chronic Illness
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Highly Sensitive Persons (HSPs)
- Internet/Social Media Addiction
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Medication Management
- Men's Issues
- Mental Health Professionals
- Pet Loss
- Relationships
- School Performance
- Self-Esteem
- Stress/Stress Management
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Medication Management
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Community specialties
- Cancer Survivors
- Men
Location
Years in practice
Service types
- Medication Management
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English
Website and social media