Jennifer Smith

Compassionate CBT and solution-focused care

LPC Texas

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy
Languages: English, Spanish

About Jennifer

Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas who emphasizes practical, skills-based work rooted in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). She blends structured strategies with a compassionate, solution-oriented stance to help people manage stress, anxiety, mood concerns, and the effects of trauma and abuse.

Background and approach

Her approach aims to make thoughts and behaviors more manageable so clients can move toward clearer goals and improved daily functioning. With eight years of clinical experience, Jennifer also addresses anger, addictions, grief, sleep difficulties, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, compassion fatigue, and ADHD, among other challenges.

She incorporates solution-focused techniques to set concrete goals and trauma-focused methods when processing painful experiences, tailoring interventions to each person’s needs. Comfortable working in both English and Spanish, she accepts international clients and adapts her style to the preferences and circumstances of those she serves.

Jennifer seeks to create an open, nonjudgmental space for exploration and growth. She supports clients through life changes, communication and relationship concerns, and co-occurring issues so they can build practical coping skills and clearer plans for moving forward.

Approaches for Online Work and Practical Support

Jennifer frequently uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop concrete skills for managing symptoms such as anxiety, low mood, and sleep problems; CBT focuses on changing thoughts and behaviors to improve daily functioning. She also applies Trauma-Focused Therapy when addressing the impacts of traumatic experiences, using gentle, evidence-informed techniques to process distressing memories and reduce their ongoing effects.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer works with each person to explore their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, adjusting methods over time so the work matches what the client needs and hopes to accomplish.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to enhance accessibility and flexibility. These options allow clients to maintain continuity of care across locations and schedules, support regular skill practice between meetings, and make it easier to engage in therapy from home or while traveling.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes, along with many related topics.

How would you describe the therapeutic approach and style?

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy along with Solution-Focused and Trauma-Focused approaches, combining practical skills training with goal-oriented planning and trauma-informed work as appropriate.

What is her clinical experience?

She has eight years of professional experience working with a broad range of emotional and behavioral concerns in clinical settings.

Where is she licensed and what are her credentials?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the designation TX LPC 87898 and practices in Texas.

Does she provide services in more than one language or to international clients?

Sessions are available in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients.

What session formats are offered for remote work?

Jennifer offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging as session formats to suit different preferences.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps are involved in starting therapy?

To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish