Dr Kelly Smith

Licensed Psychologist

“Trauma Counseling and PTSD Therapy is my specialty. I use empirically supported modalities such as Trauma Focused: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF: CBT) , Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Prolonged Exposure (PE) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) to help you let go of your past trauma.”

About Me

Carrying the weight of past trauma can feel overwhelming. As a licensed psychologist specialising in trauma and PTSD, I use proven, evidence-based methods. I aim to help you process difficult memories and gently release the grip of the past. If you are seeking stability and a calmer future, I offer a structured, supportive path forward.

Approach

Moving from processing toward calmer days, I guide sessions with steady pacing and clear goals so you feel safe while we approach painful material. In my Hollister office or via secure online sessions conducted in English, we combine focused in-session work—safety skill-building, paced exposure, and memory integration—with practical between-session exercises to strengthen coping. You’ll have predictable structure with room to pause and regroup, and I check progress each week. This way of working tends to suit people seeking measurable, steady relief from trauma.

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Basic Information

Hollister, United States

In-person & Online

Services

I work over telehealth, allowing you the flexibility to work in the space that feels best for you. If you travel, sessions can travel with you. If you have a tight schedule--no need to travel to an office.

Services Offered:

Psych & Diagnostic Assessment
Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.
Trauma Counseling
Counselling specifically for people affected by traumatic events, focused on processing what happened and reducing symptoms like flashbacks and hypervigilance.
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CBT
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a structured, evidence-based approach that identifies and changes unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours.
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EMDR
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.
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Works With:

All ages

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

Relationship Issues
Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.
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Abuse
Emotional, physical, or sexual mistreatment by another person that causes lasting psychological harm and disrupts a person's sense of safety.
Anxiety
Persistent worry, nervousness, or fear that is disproportionate to the situation and interferes with daily functioning.
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Trauma
The lasting psychological impact of deeply distressing events, such as violence, abuse, accidents, or disasters, that overwhelm a person's ability to cope.
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Mood Disorder
A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.
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PTSD
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a condition that develops after a traumatic event, causing flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and emotional numbness.
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Trauma Therapy
Therapeutic approaches specifically designed to help people process and recover from traumatic experiences.
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Professional Title:

Licensed Psychologist
A psychologist licensed to independently assess, diagnose, and treat psychological conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

California Board of Psychology

Licensed Psychologist

Qualifications

University of California, Riverside

Service Areas

Resilience and Restoration Counseling & Psychological Services --Kelly Smith, PhD

In-person & Online

Redding

Hollister, California

United States