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Jean Smith

Compassionate therapist blending faith and evidence-based care

LPC, LMFT Texas

Experience
34 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy
Languages
English

About Jean

Jean Smith is a licensed therapist practicing in Texas with LPC and LMFT credentials and more than three decades of clinical experience. She blends faith-informed perspectives with practical therapeutic tools to help people manage stress, anxiety, grief, relationship struggles, and life transitions.

Background and approach

Her background includes work with addiction, trauma and abuse, family and intimacy-related concerns, and career or workplace difficulties. Her style emphasizes respect, sensitivity, and compassion while tailoring conversations and treatment plans to each person's circumstances.

Jean uses evidence-based methods, including cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness practices, to support clients in building coping skills, improving self-esteem, and clarifying life purpose. She frames change as a collaborative process and guides clients step by step through decisions like separation, caregiving for aging family members, or navigating cancer-related challenges.

Jean communicates in English and conducts sessions online by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. With a flexible approach and decades of experience, she aims to help individuals move toward greater emotional balance and more satisfying relationships while honoring each person’s values and goals.

Integrating CBT and Mindfulness for Online Care

Jean uses cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors; this method is practical for addressing anxiety, depression, stress, and career or workplace concerns. Mindfulness therapy is offered alongside CBT and focuses on cultivating present-moment awareness and self-compassion, which can support coping with grief, trauma-related reactions, and relationship stress.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is part of the work together. The therapist will collaborate with each client to decide how much emphasis to place on skills-based CBT, mindfulness practice, or a combination, tailoring sessions to the person’s goals, needs, and personal values.

Online sessions include video calls, phone meetings, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These formats allow appointments to fit into busy schedules, make it easier to maintain continuity during life transitions, and provide multiple ways to receive support between in-person options. Licensed professionals can use these tools to meet clients where they are while adapting methods like CBT and mindfulness for remote delivery.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist work with?
Jean focuses on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family issues, grief, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and life transitions.
How would you describe the therapeutic style and approach?
The approach combines respect, sensitivity, and compassion with practical techniques such as cognitive behavioral strategies and mindfulness practices to build coping skills and address thought patterns.
What kind of professional experience does Jean bring?
She has 34 years of professional experience working with individuals on issues ranging from workplace stress to intimacy-related concerns and life purpose questions.
What credentials and location information are available?
Jean holds LPC and LMFT credentials with licensure details TX LPC 10158 and TX LMFT 4405 and is based in Texas.
Does she provide services in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Available formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and communication preferences.
How is cost handled for therapy with this provider?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesCareer difficultiesDepressionCoaching

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCancerCodependencyDivorce and separationFamily of origin issuesGuilt and shameLife purposeWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness Therapy

Experience

34+ years

Licensed

Texas, Texas

Languages

English