Carlin Smith, LCSW

Carlin (she/her) is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who works with adolescents, emerging adults, and adults navigating life transitions, relationships, identity, self-esteem, and personal growth. She enjoys helping clients who may feel stuck, overwhelmed, disconnected from themselves, or uncertain about what they want next. She also supports clients who want to become more organized, build practical skills, strengthen their relationships, or develop a greater sense of confidence and direction. She has experience supporting LGBTQIA+ teens and adults, as well as individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds, including refugees and immigrants, and strives to provide care that is culturally responsive, affirming, and grounded in curiosity and humility.

Carlin’s therapeutic approach is collaborative, warm, and strengths-based. She draws primarily from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), mindfulness-based approaches, and existential therapy to help clients better understand themselves, clarify their values, and make meaningful changes in their everyday lives. She incorporates practical skills when helpful, while creating space to explore patterns, emotions, identity, and the experiences that shape how clients relate to themselves and others.

Carlin believes therapy can be an opportunity not only to address problems, but also to build a life that feels intentional, fulfilling, and authentic. She strives to create a safe, accepting space where clients can develop goals, explore different parts of their identity, and feel comfortable being genuine without judgment. She enjoys working with clients who want to better understand who they are, strengthen their self-esteem, improve their relationships and friendships, or feel more confident navigating work, school, and other areas of life.

Whether you are adjusting to a new chapter, questioning what you want, struggling with self-doubt, or simply feeling ready for something to change, Carlin hopes to provide a supportive space to reflect, build skills, and move toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are.