Kennethya Smith-Johnson, LCSW, LISW

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, and depression. She speaks plainly and offers a calm, nonjudgmental space for people to talk through upsetting thoughts and feelings. Kennethya recognizes how hard it can be to ask for help and values small steps toward change.

With three years of professional experience, Kennethya uses straightforward methods to help clients find practical ways forward. She focuses on what a person is facing now and what changes would make life easier. Sessions are intended to be collaborative and paced to each person's needs.

Her work draws on Client-Centered Therapy. That means the conversation is shaped around the client's goals and experience. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and what can be changed to reduce distress.

Kennethya has supported people coping with a wide range of concerns, including relationship strain, career stress, compassion fatigue, ADHD, postpartum depression, chronic illness and pain, and traumatic brain injury. She also works with issues linked to adoption and foster care, aging, autism, cancer, caregiving, and end-of-life matters.

Sessions are offered in English and conducted from her Arkansas practice. She holds Arkansas LCSW and Iowa LISW credentials. If you are ready to begin, the first step is a brief matching questionnaire and scheduling a time to meet.

Approaches used in online sessions and what they do

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's own goals and experience. The therapist listens closely, reflects what is said, and helps the client explore feelings and choices. This approach is useful for people who need a supportive space to sort through emotions and decisions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It uses practical exercises to test unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and difficulties with motivation or confidence.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Kennethya will talk with each person about their needs, goals, and what feels most useful. She will adapt techniques over time so therapy matches the client's preferences and pace.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone attend from a quieter place, or avoid needing to be on camera if that helps them participate more comfortably.