Kyra Smith, LMFT

Now welcoming new clients ✨

If you're working on setting boundaries, navigating relationships, or learning to give yourself more grace, Kyra offers a warm, down-to-earth space focused on progress, not perfection.

Hi, I’m Kyra (she/her)! I’m a first-generation therapist, African American woman, parent, partner, creative, book lover, traveler, foodie, and proud Lego enthusiast. I believe therapy should feel like a space where you can exhale, put down some of what you've been carrying, and show up exactly as you are. I work with teens, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and identity exploration.

Outside of therapy, you can often find me searching for a great brunch spot, planning my next trip, getting lost in a good book, or building something creative with Legos. I value connection, curiosity, and finding joy in everyday moments, and I bring that same energy into the therapy room.

My therapeutic style is warm, authentic, collaborative, and trauma-informed. I meet clients where they are while helping them build the insight, confidence, and practical tools needed to create meaningful change. What makes my approach personal is my commitment to building genuine relationships. I believe growth happens when people feel truly seen, heard, and understood. My work is rooted in Emotionally Focused, Experiential, Collaborative, and Solution-Focused approaches, helping clients better understand themselves, strengthen relationships, and move toward the life they want.

When working with teens, I create a space that feels comfortable and engaging, whether that means talking through challenges, playing a game, incorporating art, or building new coping skills together. With adults and couples, I focus on understanding the whole person—not just the symptoms they're experiencing. I recognize that family dynamics, cultural experiences, relationships, and major life transitions all play a role in emotional well-being. With families, I help strengthen communication, create healthier boundaries, and build stronger connections through a compassionate, team-centered approach.

In our sessions, you can expect encouragement, honesty, and practical support. You might hear me ask, "What evidence do we have for that belief?" or "Is there another part of the story that deserves attention, too?" I often remind clients to focus on progress over perfection and to offer themselves the same compassion they would give someone they love. One metaphor I frequently use is that boundaries are like the railing on a balcony—they aren't meant to shut people out, but to create the safety needed for healthy relationships to thrive.

I earned my Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Capella University. My work is guided by compassion, authenticity, cultural humility, empowerment, and connection, and one of my favorite parts of being a therapist is watching people discover strengths they didn't know they had.

Guiding vibe: Progress over perfection.

If you're considering therapy, know that you don't have to have everything figured out before you begin. You don't need the perfect words or a clear plan—just a willingness to show up. Healing isn't about getting everything right; it's about giving yourself permission to grow, learn, and move forward one step at a time. Wherever you are in your journey, you don't have to carry it alone. I'd be honored to walk alongside you.