Kristen
Smith-Vaniz
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist
Kristen seeks to understand the pain you experience, the strategies you develop to endure, and aspires to join you in discovering the invitation to return home to your authentic self. She believes we are all created for flourishing, intimacy, and impact. Kristen helps both individuals and couples move towards healing and wholeness by guiding them through the narratives of their lives, refining their relational skills, and holding hope for transformation along the way. She longs to see renewal and has come to accept that it is an ongoing journey throughout one’s lifetime.
Credentials:
Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Georgia, MFT 0001137
Certified Christian Sex Therapist
Education & Training:
MA, Marriage and Family Therapy, Richmont Graduate University 2006
BA, Business Marketing, University of Georgia 2002
Narrative-Focused Trauma Care, Level 1, The Allender Center 2024
About:
Kristen has lived in Atlanta since 2002 and counseled since 2005 with the exception of a few years when she stayed home to be with her young children. She is married to Reid and they have three school-age kids. She takes almost any opportunity to be outside and active. She also loves to cook and gather as many people around her table as will fit.