The Heart Behind Evolve & Empower

Karen Smithson, LCSW, LICSW, is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and the founder of Evolve & Empower Counseling. With over a decade of experience in the field of social work, Karen has dedicated her career to supporting individuals and families through life’s challenges and transitions.

Drawing from years of direct therapy experience, Karen provides compassionate, practical, and collaborative care to young adults and adults navigating stress, anxiety, depression, and personal growth. Her approach integrates mindfulness, coping strategies, and solution-focused techniques to help clients build clarity, confidence, and emotional balance.

In addition to therapy, Karen offers comprehensive psychological and clinical assessments designed to help clients and professionals gain meaningful insight for personal or professional advancement.

Whether in a therapy session or an assessment, Karen’s mission remains the same to create a safe, supportive space where clients feel heard, valued, and empowered to evolve and thrive.

Licensure: Karen Smithson, LCSW, is licensed to provide clinical services in Georgia, Hawaii, California, Washington D.C., Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Maryland, Rhode Island, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Oregon.