- ACT principles
- CBT techniques
- Attachment focus
About Jennifer
Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Indiana with 11 years of experience. She works with adults carrying stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, shame, and challenges around self-acceptance. She also addresses concerns such as addiction, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, and compassion fatigue.
Her approach is practical and person-focused. Jennifer uses tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered practice. Sessions tend to involve talking through what matters to the person now, noticing unhelpful patterns, and trying different ways of responding to hard feelings.
Jennifer says she does not use a one-size-fits-all plan. She adjusts methods to the client’s needs and circumstances. That can mean focusing on values and small behavior changes, or working on attachment and emotional patterns depending on the issue.
She draws on eleven years of clinical practice to help people address both immediate symptoms and longer-standing difficulties. Areas listed as additional focus include chronic pain and illness, codependency, forgiveness, guilt and shame, midlife concerns, and financial stress.
People who choose her can expect straightforward conversation about goals, practical ideas to test between sessions, and attention to how personal history shapes current struggles. To begin, the site workflow asks prospective clients to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how online sessions can help
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and take small actions that align with those values, even when emotions are difficult. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and persistent shame. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns; it can help with anxiety, low mood, and behavior change. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationship patterns affect current reactions and connections, which can be useful for intimacy, relationship strain, and trust issues.Figuring out which approach fits best is usually part of early sessions. Jennifer will work collaboratively to identify goals, try different techniques, and adjust the focus based on how the client responds. The process is iterative and guided by the client’s needs, preferences, and life context.
Confirm current session formats before booking since the biography does not list specific online options. In general, remote sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a workday, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and offer options for people who prefer not to be on camera. Licensed professionals can use these practical benefits to help sessions fit into everyday life without changing the therapeutic work.
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Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Indiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What issues does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem concerns, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting strain, compassion fatigue, and related areas such as chronic pain and guilt and shame.
How would she approach feelings of shame or guilt?
She uses approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work to help people notice shame and guilt, clarify values, and try small changes in how they respond to those feelings.
What is her professional background?
She is an LCSW with 11 years of clinical experience working in mental health settings and with individuals facing a range of emotional and life challenges.
Where is she licensed to practice?
She holds an Indiana Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential and practices in Indiana.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button on the site, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the system.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.