- Client-centered approach
- Behavioral tools
- Homework focused
About Jerry
Jerry Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 38 years of experience in mental health. He practices with a client-centered approach and focuses on helping people identify what they want to change. He encourages active participation and uses practical tasks between sessions to keep momentum going.
He has worked across many settings, including psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health and substance use programs, jails and penitentiaries. He has also supported foster-care families and people living in assisted living. This wide experience informs how he tailors sessions to a person's life and challenges.
In session he helps people tackle stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and addictions. He also addresses relationship and family concerns, sleep and eating issues, anger, self-esteem, and career questions. He offers help for parenting strain, blended family dynamics, and aging or geriatric concerns.
Therapy with him blends listening and practical work. He uses Client-Centered Therapy to follow each person's priorities and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and try small behavior changes. He often suggests homework to practice new skills between meetings.
People who choose him can expect straightforward, goal-focused conversations. He aims to help clients find steps they can take right away to feel less stuck and move toward clearer goals.
How Client-Centered and CBT Work Online
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist offers empathy and helps people name their priorities so sessions reflect what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, sleep trouble, or low mood.Finding the right approach is often a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals and preferences, then try methods that fit those goals. Progress is reviewed together and methods are adjusted when something is not working.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy life. It can reduce travel time and help people connect from different locations. Because session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current session options before booking so you know whether video, phone, or another format will be used. Sessions are designed to help people practice skills between meetings and apply changes to everyday routines.
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Experience
38+ years
Credentials
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he address?
He helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, parenting, ADHD, and related concerns.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He practices a client-centered style that follows each person's priorities and also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify thought patterns and try practical behavior changes.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 38 years working in many mental health settings including psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance use programs, jails, foster-care supports, and assisted living work with geriatric clients.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work together?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.