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Kel Smith

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT (she, her)

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6 Endorsed
San Francisco, CA 94114
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Available both in-person and online
San Francisco, CA 94114
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My name is Kel Smith and I am here to support people towards living more fulfilled lives. I am a somatically trained therapist who works with adults, couples, and teens in person in SF's Castro District on Wednesdays, and over telehealth Tuesdays - Fridays. I may be a good therapist for you if you are looking for support with deepening your sense of agency, better understanding your embodied experiences, navigating life transitions, and/or recognizing and shifting behavior patterns and internal narratives. I support my clients with cultivating more tools to mitigate and manage experiences of anxiety, dissociation, and depression.
I experience somatic therapy as an invitation to be playfully curious about how our bodies carry experiences. I arrive to sessions with clients in a space of slow, attentive curiosity so we can be with what arises moment to moment, whether it be longings, fears, excitement, muscle tensions, impulses, embodied memories, what have you.
I work from an anti-oppressive foundation and value practicing ongoing, explicit, and informed consent. I take a client centered approach meaning that you are the expert on your experience. I aim to take an active and supportive role in my work. Visit my website to schedule a free 30 min consultation to explore the possibility of working together. Thank you!
Call or Kel Smith now for a free 15 minute consultation - (415) 532-3379

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 532-3379
My website
I offer telehealth sessions to California residents Tuesdays through Fridays between 11am - 6pm.
I specialize in Transgender, LGBTQ+ and Relationship Issues 
$230 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  
Let's Connect (415) 532-3379
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 532-3379
My website
I offer telehealth sessions to California residents Tuesdays through Fridays between 11am - 6pm.
I specialize in Transgender, LGBTQ+ and Relationship Issues 
$230 Per Session  
I see individuals, couples and groups  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $230
  • Couple Sessions $260
  • Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible

Payment Methods

American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
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I do not currently have sliding scale spots below $150. I do not accept insurance. However, I can provide superbills to clients who can coordinate reimbursement with their insurer. Please contact me to discuss your needs/options.
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379
"
I do not currently have sliding scale spots below $150. I do not accept insurance. However, I can provide superbills to clients who can coordinate reimbursement with their insurer. Please contact me to discuss your needs/options.
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 143669 Supervised by Phillippe Citrine (California / 85024) Kel Smith

    • Education and Years In Practice

  • In Practice for 4 years
  • Attended California Institute of Integral Studies, MCP in Somatic Psychotherapy, Graduated 2023
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I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Somatic Psychotherapy from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2023. My research has been on exploring the impacts of systems on peoples' bodies and embodied experiences, with a focus on transgender and nonbinary folks.
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Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379
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I received my Masters in Counseling Psychology with a focus in Somatic Psychotherapy from California Institute of Integral Studies in 2023. My research has been on exploring the impacts of systems on peoples' bodies and embodied experiences, with a focus on transgender and nonbinary folks.
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Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Transgender
  • LGBTQ+
  • Relationship Issues

Expertise

  • Addiction
  • ADHD
  • Anxiety
  • Behavioral Issues
  • Codependency
  • Coping Skills
  • Grief
  • Life Transitions
  • Open Relationships Non-Monogamy
  • Peer Relationships
  • Sex-Positive, Kink Allied
  • Substance Use
  • Suicidal Ideation
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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I work with clients who seek support in navigating life transitions, exploring curiosities around gender, unpacking early life traumas and how they show up in the present, and more. Some clients I have worked with have reported an empowered sense of self and agency, more awareness of their triggers and trauma responses, a deepened sense of what they genuinely long for, and more tools to help them.
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379
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I work with clients who seek support in navigating life transitions, exploring curiosities around gender, unpacking early life traumas and how they show up in the present, and more. Some clients I have worked with have reported an empowered sense of self and agency, more awareness of their triggers and trauma responses, a deepened sense of what they genuinely long for, and more tools to help them.
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Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379

6 Endorsements

Thea Integrative Therapy
Thea Integrative Therapy
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
Kel is warm, funny, connective, and such a pillar within the community. Kel pulls primarily from somatic therapy methodologies to create a calming space for other trans women and queer individuals to express themselves wholly.
Kendra Twenter
Kendra Twenter
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, APCC, MA
By far one of the best therapist and colleagues that an individual can have. Kel is skilled in their expertise and able to provide exceptional care.
Kellen Bullock
Kellen Bullock
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA
Kel creates a deeply affirming and empowering space for healing, especially for those who have been historically pathologized. She is a trusted presence and a grounding force in our community, consistently offering care, leadership, and support.
Shallyn Wells
Shallyn Wells
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT, MA
Kel has a particular knack for inviting you to embody the fullness of yourself. She brings her insight, humor, and authenticity to this work, supporting and nourishing the unique process of each person she works with. It is a gift to work with her!
Kat Butchofsky
Kat Butchofsky
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Kel's holistic and trauma-informed approach thoughtfully holds each individual in warmth and depth. She is intelligent, curious, mindful, and systemically oriented to hold each person within the context they come from. I highly recommend working with Kel
Jay Klyman
Jay Klyman
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT
Kel is an incredibly talented somatic therapist. I learned so much from her in slowing down and moving at the client's pace. She brings a calm and direct energy to her clients. She has a range of expertise with individuals, couples, and groups.

Client Focus

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Age

Teen , 
Adults

Participants

Individuals , 
Couples , 
Group

Communities

Bisexual Allied , 
Gay Allied , 
HIV / AIDS Allied , 
Lesbian Allied , 
Non-Binary Allied , 
Queer Allied , 
Racial Justice Allied , 
Sex Worker Allied , 
Transgender Allied

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Attachment-based
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Experiential Therapy
  • Parts Work
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Relational
  • Somatic
  • Strength-Based
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I am a somatic therapist with a client-centered, relational, and active approach. In our sessions, I'll invite your agency while working to attune to and engage with your internal sensations and experiences in whatever ways are accessible to you in the moment. By hold your goals while meeting you where you're at, we can deepen understanding while supporting you to get where you long to be.
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379
"
I am a somatic therapist with a client-centered, relational, and active approach. In our sessions, I'll invite your agency while working to attune to and engage with your internal sensations and experiences in whatever ways are accessible to you in the moment. By hold your goals while meeting you where you're at, we can deepen understanding while supporting you to get where you long to be.
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call or for a free 15 minute consultation now - (415) 532-3379

Groups

Trans Women's Somatic Therapy Group

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Hosted by
Kel Smith

This is an ongoing somatic therapy group for trans women living in California. We meet virtually over Zoom. Fee is based on income. Please visit my website at kelsmithsomatics.com to apply.

Expertise

Transgender
Women's Issues

Age

Adults

Session Cost

$20-$80

Group Meets

Every Thu 6 P.M. - 7:30 P.M.

Location

Telehealth

San Francisco, CA 94114

Email Kel Smith about this group or call - (415) 532-3379

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Primary Location

San Francisco, CA 94114

(415) 532-3379

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I offer telehealth sessions to California residents Tuesdays through Fridays between 11am - 6pm.
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 532-3379
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I offer telehealth sessions to California residents Tuesdays through Fridays between 11am - 6pm.
Photo of Kel Smith, Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Kel Smith
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MCP, AMFT
Call for a free consultation now - (415) 532-3379