About

Kristina Smith, MSW, LCSW, RYT200
Pronouns: She/Her​​
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My aim is to provide a safe and supportive environment for clients to process the issues bringing them to therapy. I view therapy as a collaboration between the therapist and client, coming together to create therapy goals, rather than utilizing a “one-size-fits-all” approach.

I operate from a client-centered, health at every size, feminist, and trauma-informed lens. I am passionate about and experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ clients, providing affirming mental health care. While I work with a multitude of concerns, my areas of specialization include trauma, eating disorders, faith transitions, LGBTQIA+ issues, and chronic illness. I strive to maintain a non-judgmental, safe environment for all clients. 

Prior to opening Wildflower Therapy, my clinical experience involved general mental health therapy services, collaborative eating disorder treatment, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy (including assessments and letters for accessing gender-affirming medical care), working with victims of domestic violence/intimate partner violence, and substance abuse treatment. 
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I earned my Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from Louisiana State University. Of all the avenues possible for pursuing a career as a mental health therapist, I chose a career in social work because of the emphasis social work places on social justice and advocacy. I completed my undergraduate work at Utah Valley University, where I earned a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Areas of research during my academic career include feminism, racial justice, and the intersection of depression, perfectionism, and religiosity. 

Licensed Clinical Social Work (LCSW) Utah License Number: 12468990-3501
Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT200) Yoga Alliance ID Number: 397781​
Certified Breathwork Instructor | August 2024
Level 1 Meditation Teacher 100 hours | August 2024

​Additional trainings include: Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ACT), Treating Complex Trauma with Internal Family Systems, Clinical Trauma Specialist - Individual, and IAEDP Foundation's Core Course 1.