Summary

Kristy Smith believes therapy works best when it is collaborative. She partners closely with each client to create treatment that feels practical, respectful, and meaningful. Open and honest communication is central to her work, and she strives to create a space where clients of all ages and backgrounds feel safe, heard, and never judged.

Common Conditions Treated:

  • ADD/ADHD
  • Adjustment Disorders
  • Anger Management
  • Anxiety
  • Child Welfare
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • First Responders (Police, Fire, EMT)
  • Grief and Loss
  • Obsessive Compulsive
  • Phobias
  • Premarital / Marital Counseling
  • PTSD
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Severe Mental Illness (Bipolar, Schizophrenia, etc.)
  • Sex Offenders
  • Spirituality
  • Stress Management
  • Suicidal/Homicidal Thoughts
  • Trauma and Abuse
  • Work Life Stress/Transitions
Ardent Counseling Center
Compassionate Mental Health Care for Every Stage of Life.

Ardent Counseling Center takes a collaborative team approach so that your provider can design the most effective treatment plan possible for you. Whether you need counseling, diagnostic evaluation, or medication management, Ardent delivers personalized care with fast appointment availability tailored to your schedule.

  • Broad Coverage: Serving clients across Chicago, Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, and Nebraska.
  • Full Spectrum Support: Helping individuals navigate anxiety, depression, relationship issues, PTSD, psychiatric conditions, and more

Call or visit our website today to find out more!

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Office Location

Ardent Counseling Center

525 E North St Ste BBradley, IL 60915
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sun9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 17 years of experience
  • 36 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Lewis University
  • 1 specialty
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Insurance Plans Accepted by Kristy Smith

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • ACA / “Obamacare” (Most Panels)
  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth
  • Amita Health Care Network
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • BCBS
  • BEACON HEALTH STRATEGIES
  • Cigna
  • Coventry Health Care / First Health
  • First Help
  • Harken Health
  • Harmony
  • Healthlink
  • HealthSmart / lnterplan Health Group (IHG)
  • HFN
  • Humana
  • Interplan Health Group, a HealthSmart Network
  • LifeSynch (a Humana Company)
  • Magellan
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • MHN
  • Midlands Choice
  • Military OneSource
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Multiplan / PHCS
  • Next Level Health Insurance
  • Northwestern Medicine
  • Optum
  • Presence Health
  • PsycHealth
  • Tricare North
  • UniCare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • ValueOptions
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Kristy Smith has the following specialty

Certifications, License, & Education

17 Years Experience

Kristy Smith holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2028.

Education & Training

Medical School

Graduated from Lewis University in 2009.

NPI Number

Kristy Smith's NPI number is 1598375552.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Kristy Smith accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Kristy Smith accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Kristy Smith?
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Where is Kristy Smith's office located?
Kristy Smith's office is located at 525 E North St Ste B, Bradley, IL, 60915.
Does Kristy Smith accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Kristy Smith accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Kristy Smith accepting new patients?
Kristy Smith is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Kristy Smith's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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