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Jessica Smith

Strengths-based CBT for life transitions

LCSW, CSW, LISW-CP Georgia

Experience
5 years in practice
Focus areas
Family, Grief, Self esteem
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Languages
English
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About Jessica

Jessica Smith is a licensed social worker who focuses on helping people navigate family conflicts, grief and loss, self-esteem challenges, depression, and major life transitions. With five years of clinical experience, she emphasizes clients' existing strengths and partners with them to build practical skills and clearer perspectives.

Background and approach

Jessica frames the work as collaborative, validating the courage it takes to seek change while offering supportive guidance along the way. Jessica is licensed as an LCSW and LISW-CP and also holds a CSW credential, reflecting her clinical training across multiple states.

She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop more effective coping strategies. Her approach blends structured skill-building with compassionate listening, helping clients set realistic goals and practice new responses to ongoing challenges.

Practicing from Georgia and conducting sessions in English, she supports people facing issues such as caregiver stress, isolation, life purpose concerns, workplace difficulties, and topics related to women’s health and aging. Jessica aims to create a practical, strengths-oriented space where clients can work toward clearer thinking, improved mood, and more satisfying daily functioning.

Applying CBT and Practical Skills Online

Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thoughts and to practice new behaviors that improve mood and daily functioning. CBT is well suited to concerns like depression, self-esteem issues, and coping with life changes because it focuses on clear strategies and measurable progress.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration; she works with clients to choose techniques that match their goals and preferences and adjusts methods as progress unfolds. Together they identify priorities, test new skills between sessions, and refine the plan so the therapy fits the individual’s needs rather than assuming a one-size-fits-all path.

Online therapy with Jessica is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility for busy schedules or those who prefer remote care. These formats make it possible to maintain continuity of work on skills and coping strategies while fitting into clients' daily lives, allowing regular contact and practical follow-up between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?
She works with people facing family conflicts, grief and loss, self-esteem struggles, depression, and coping with life changes, along with related issues such as caregiver stress, isolation, and workplace problems.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and strengths-focused, combining empathetic listening with practical skill-building to help clients make concrete changes in thinking and behavior.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has five years of professional experience working with a range of emotional and life transition concerns and applies that clinical experience to individualized care.
Which credentials and locations are listed for this therapist?
She holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW-CP credentials and practices from Georgia. License details include CO LCSW CSW.09929690 and SC LISW-CP 14989.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on their needs and schedule.
How are fees and payment arranged?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsGriefSelf esteemDepressionCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

South Carolina, Colorado, Georgia

Languages

English