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Jerry Smith

Compassionate, practical therapy focused on real change

LCSW, CSW Georgia

Experience
38 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English
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About Jerry

Jerry Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with decades of experience applying client-centered principles and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people navigate emotional and practical challenges.

Background and approach

He emphasizes meeting each person where they are, helping them identify their goals and the patterns that keep them stuck, and supporting active steps toward change. His background includes work across mental health settings, addiction treatment, and correctional institutions, which informs a flexible, down-to-earth approach to care.

Over a 38-year career in Georgia, he has worked with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, depression, trauma and grief, intimacy and body-image struggles, sleep and eating problems, parenting and fatherhood issues, anger and self-esteem, career transitions, and ADHD.

He also has experience with aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, domestic violence, and recovery from disaster and loss. Jerry uses practical tools and homework to reinforce progress between sessions and draws on both client-centered and cognitive behavioral methods to tailor support to each person’s priorities.

Using CBT and Client-Centered Care Online

Jerry employs cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients identify thinking and behavior patterns that contribute to distress, then practices alternative strategies to reduce symptoms and improve day-to-day functioning. He also uses a client-centered stance, offering empathetic listening and collaboration so clients shape their own goals and pace of change.

Finding the right fit between therapeutic approach and personal needs is part of the process. He works collaboratively to determine which methods and exercises best match a client’s goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting the mix of skills practice and supportive reflection as therapy progresses.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and make consistent care more accessible across busy schedules. These formats allow continued use of CBT exercises, review of homework, and client-centered conversation while accommodating different comfort levels and logistical needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jerry address?
He works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, trauma and grief, intimacy and eating or sleeping difficulties, as well as anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and related areas.
What is his therapeutic style and approach?
He blends client-centered therapy with cognitive behavioral tools, aiming to meet clients where they are while offering concrete skills and homework to change unhelpful patterns.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jerry brings 38 years of professional experience in multiple mental health settings including outpatient, inpatient, addiction programs, and work in correctional facilities.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He is licensed as an LCSW and holds a CSW credential with Georgia license number GA LCSW CSW001614, and he practices in Georgia.
Does he conduct therapy in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and he is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats does he offer for online work?
He provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different communication preferences.
How are fees and subscriptions handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with him?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

38+ years

Licensed

Georgia

Languages

English