Kim Smolen, LMSW, MPA is a licensed psychotherapist in New York with over 25 years of experience. She earned her Master of Social Work from Syracuse University and is a certified Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) clinician and Grief specialist. Kim works with adultsexperiencing trauma, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, mood disorders, aging-related concerns, and medical-related stress.

Kim integrates DBT, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic, and mind-body approaches in a compassionate, client-centered practice focused on building resilience and effective coping skills. She views therapy as a collaborative and individualized process, beginning with a supportive, nonjudgmental exploration of each client’s concerns and progressing toward a personalized treatment plan with meaningful goals. Sessions are flexible and responsive, incorporating discussion, skill-building, and supportive resources as needed.

A central goal of Kim’s work is to help clients strengthen emotional resilience, develop healthy coping strategies, and feel empowered to navigate life’s challenges with hope—even in the face of hardship.