Kristen E. Smith, LAC

As a Licensed Associate Counselor, I provide results‑driven telehealth therapy across New Jersey, supporting men, caregivers, healthcare workers and executives facing anxiety, chronic illness, burnout, financial stress, perfectionism and relationship challenges with evidence‑based counseling.

I am a Licensed Associate Counselor providing online therapy in New Jersey for adults seeking practical, results-driven mental health support. I offer secure telehealth therapy throughout NJ, including Hackensack, Jersey City, Newark, Clifton, Paramus, Hoboken, and surrounding areas.

I specialize in therapy for anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, perfectionism, relationship issues, chronic illness, workplace trauma, and financial stress. Many clients are high-functioning professionals, healthcare workers, caregivers, executives, and men navigating life transitions who are searching for a “therapist near me” or a depression and anxiety therapist in NJ.

My approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Solution-Focused Therapy, and person-centered counseling. Sessions are structured, collaborative, and focused on measurable progress—identifying unhelpful thought patterns, improving emotional regulation, strengthening boundaries, and building sustainable coping strategies.

I provide HIPAA-compliant telehealth with evening appointments to accommodate busy schedules. If you are looking for a licensed mental health professional in New Jersey who offers evidence-based talk therapy with practical tools, I provide a supportive, goal-oriented space to help you regain clarity, resilience, and control.