A Trusted Friend in a Complicated World

Authorphoto   Kathleen Smith

Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC

location-pin Washington, D.C.

School: George Washington University

Expertise: Psychology, Family Relationships, Wellness

Kathleen Smith, PhD, LPC

  • Licensed professional counselor
  • Author of Everything Isn't Terrible and True to You
  • Published in New York Magazine, Slate, Salon, Psychology Today, Psychotherapy Networker and more
  • Interviewed as an expert by the New York Times, Washington Post and GQ
  • Faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family

Experience

Kathleen is a licensed therapist and writer living in Washington, D.C., who covers relationships, family systems and anxiety. She's the author of Everything Isn't Terrible: Conquer Your Insecurities; Interrupt Your Anxiety; Finally Calm Down; and the upcoming True to You: A Therapist's Guide to Stop Pleasing Others and Start Being Yourself. An associate faculty member at the Bowen Center for the Study of the Family, she has also been published in New York Magazine, Slate, Salon and Psychology Today, and interviewed as an expert by the New York Times, the Washington Post, GQ and more.

Education

George Washington University

PhD, Counseling

George Washington University

MA, Rehabilitation Counseling

Articles

How to Trust Your Partner—and Rebuild Trust After Betrayal

Trust isn't a switch that can be flipped on overnight. Find out how to trust your partner, overcome your anxieties and have the relationship you truly want.

How to Avoid Awkward Silence and Make Conversations More Natural

Awkward silences are the worst! Try these simple tips to get any conversation flowing, according to a therapist.