Kylie Smith, LMHCA

Kids, Teen, and Individual adult Therapist in Bellevue, Washington

She/Her

Bellevue therapist for athletes recovering from injury and rebuilding mindset, sitting on a white armchair, smiling.

My practice is rooted in compassion, guided by curiosity, and centered on connection.

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  • The path to healing begins with connection, curiosity, and compassion, sometimes the bravest step is asking for support. Therapy is a collaborative journey where connection becomes the foundation for healing and growth. Together, we will explore the complexities of your emotions, relationships, and life experiences.

    I bring warmth, authenticity, and relational depth into the therapy space. I work from a trauma-informed, attachment-based, and developmentally attuned lens, integrating psychodynamic theory, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, play therapy, and narrative therapy. At its core, my practice is centered on connection, as I believe the therapeutic relationship itself can be a powerful space for healing, modeling, and growth. Whether we're using creative expression, play, or reflective conversation, my goal is to create a space where you feel supported and truly understood.

  • I don’t see therapy as a place to be “fixed,” but as a space to be understood. Therapy with me is about exploring the parts of you that need care, compassion, and connection. I believe we heal in relationship, with ourselves, with others, and with the stories we carry. Sessions with me might be deep and emotional, but they can also be filled with humor, creativity, and moments of lightness. Sometimes the most healing moments are the ones that bring a little laughter. I believe every person has an inner world that deserves to be heard, even if it takes time to find the words.

    Whether we’re talking, creating, or sharing a laugh, I strive to make therapy a space where all parts of you are welcome. If any part of this resonates with you, I’d be honored to be part of your healing process. Please reach out!

  • I’m a trauma-informed therapist who works with children, teens, young adults, and individuals navigating anxiety, identity, grief, trauma, sports performance struggles, and life transitions. My approach is warm, relational, and developmentally attuned.

    I integrate Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment theory, play therapy, and narrative approaches to help clients feel seen, safe, and empowered

    • Children (ages 6+), teens, and emerging adults

    • Young adults navigating early career/academic transitions

    • Youth athletes, adult athletes and former athletes

    • Individual Adults

    • Complex and developmental trauma

    • Anxiety and emotional regulation

    • Grief, ambiguous loss, and general loss

    • Life transitions (school, identity, career, and role changes)

    • Early relational disruptions and emotional neglect

    • Identity development in emerging adulthood

    • Sports Performance Struggles

    • Athletes navigating performance pressure, transitions, or identity struggles

  • $160 per 50-55 minute individual session

    $170 first individual intake session

    I accept Premera, Regence, Anthem, Lifewise, and BCBS insurance.

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