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Jason Smith

Practical, compassionate therapy with proven techniques

LCSW Florida

Experience
15 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Family, Parenting
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jason

Jason Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 15 years of experience helping people navigate life transitions and emotional challenges. He emphasizes practical, evidence-informed methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy while blending client-centered care, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques to tailor treatment to each person’s needs.

Background and approach

His manner is approachable and nonjudgmental, and he aims to offer clear feedback alongside encouragement and occasional humor.

Over his career he has worked with individuals, couples, families, adolescents, and children to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, bipolar symptoms, stress, anger, addictions, grief, trauma and abuse, sleep difficulties, ADHD, self-esteem, parenting dynamics, relationship issues, career questions, and compassion fatigue.

Sessions focus on building skills, identifying realistic goals, and fostering sustainable change through techniques suited to the client’s situation. Based in Florida, he blends a strengths-based perspective with structured interventions to help clients take practical steps forward and regain a sense of direction.

Practical Approaches for Online Progress

Jason integrates cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and client-centered therapy in online work to create sessions that are both structured and empathic. CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and to teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and stress. Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening, validation, and collaboration so clients feel heard as they explore goals and build motivation.

Selecting the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and he approaches that choice collaboratively. He will work with clients to clarify goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what feels most effective and comfortable, so treatment aligns with each person’s needs and preferences.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and lifestyles. These options make it possible to engage in consistent work on coping skills, goal setting, and problem solving without requiring travel, helping clients maintain progress while fitting therapy into everyday life.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he address in therapy?
He works with a wide range of concerns including anxiety, depression, stress, relationship and family issues, parenting dynamics, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, ADHD, anger, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
What therapeutic style can I expect?
Sessions lean on cognitive behavioral techniques combined with client-centered support, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas to create practical strategies and build skills for change.
How much clinical experience does this therapist have?
He has 15 years of experience providing mental health services and behavioral counseling across a range of presenting problems and client types.
What are his credentials and where is he located?
He holds the credential LCSW and is licensed in Florida under FL LCSW SW10075. He practices from Florida.
Does he offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
He provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their preference and schedule.
How are fees and billing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided via a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are involved to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English