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Jennifer Smith
Experience
8 years
Based in
Texas
Sessions
Online
Languages
English, Spanish

Therapist · Texas

Jennifer Smith

LPC

Practical, goal-focused therapy for daily struggles

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License and NPI on record

LPC
Texas · 87898
NPI
1447039060

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  • CBT and solution-focused
  • Trauma-informed support
  • English and Spanish

About Jennifer

Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and anger. Her approach aims to make starting therapy feel doable and direct, not overwhelming.

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to set clear, practical goals and build on small changes. Trauma-Focused Therapy guides work with painful memories and reactions related to past harm.

With eight years of experience, she draws on concrete tools and steady support. Sessions emphasize straightforward techniques and real-life problem solving rather than jargon. The room is meant to be a place to talk honestly about what’s hard and what’s wanted next.

Jennifer helps people facing a wide range of concerns, including depression, relationship problems, addiction issues, grief, sleep difficulties, ADHD, and coping with life changes. She also addresses attachment and abandonment issues, communication and control struggles, and stress tied to caregiving or medical challenges.

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and she accepts international clients. Getting started involves selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability. The subscription used for sessions can be canceled at any time.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Approaches That Guide Online Sessions

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot patterns of thought that keep problems going and try practical behavior changes that can make life feel better. Solution-Focused Therapy is used to identify small, achievable goals and build momentum through step-by-step progress. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers ways to address painful memories and reduce overwhelming reactions tied to past events.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. Clients and the therapist check in and adjust the plan as needed so the work stays useful and relevant.

The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, for example by reducing travel time or allowing shorter check-ins on a workday. It can also let people connect in different time zones, which supports international clients. Licensed professionals can tailor session pacing and tools to match each person's weekday rhythm and responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What issues does Jennifer commonly address?

She helps people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and self-esteem concerns among other issues.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is practical and goal-oriented, using clear techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused Therapy to tackle current problems.

What professional background does she bring?

She has eight years of professional experience working with people on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential, licensed in Texas, and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

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

What session formats are available?

The original profile does not specify session formats, so confirm current session options before booking.

How does payment and cost work?

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

How do I begin working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

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