Kennethya Smith-JohnsonLCSW, LISW

Kennethya Smith-Johnson is a licensed social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, low self-esteem, motivation struggles, and depression. She writes plainly and listens with attention so people can speak without fear of judgment. She encourages small steps and acknowledges that starting therapy takes courage.

With three years of professional experience, Kennethya aims to create an open space for honest conversation. She focuses on what matters most to each person and keeps sessions practical. Clients can expect clear, direct support for everyday problems like coping with life changes, anger, career stress, or compassion fatigue.

Her work also addresses concerns related to postpartum depression, panic, social anxiety, and ADHD. She brings understanding to situations involving adoption and foster care, caregiver stress, chronic illness, cancer, traumatic brain injury, and end-of-life issues. The emphasis is on manageable steps and coping strategies rather than long theoretical talks.

Kennethya uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client’s lead and build a trusting relationship. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. Together these approaches aim to make daily life feel more manageable.

Sessions are provided in English and Kennethya practices in Arkansas. She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and asks clients to take the first step with a short matching questionnaire to schedule a session.

How client-centered and CBT approaches translate to online work

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the person’s lead and building a trusting relationship. In practice this means listening closely, reflecting what the client says, and helping them choose goals that feel right. It is useful for easing anxiety, grief, and feeling more confident in daily life.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. The therapist helps identify unhelpful thinking patterns and tests small behavior changes to see what helps. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, panic, and stress-related problems.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped in the past. That discussion guides which techniques are used and how sessions are structured.

Confirm current session options before booking since specific online formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow quicker check-ins during a break. It also lets people try talking from wherever they are most comfortable, and sessions can be adapted to focus on short coping strategies or longer skill-building depending on needs.