- CBT methods
- Guilt and shame
- Self esteem work
About Jessica
Jessica Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with five years of professional experience. She holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Georgia. She works with adults facing family strain, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes.
She centers work on what each person brings to the room. She treats clients as the experts on their own stories and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions involve clear, practical steps rather than abstract talk.
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck. She then helps test new habits and ways of thinking. This approach is often used for depression, confidence issues, and coping with change.
She also helps people sort through guilt, forgiveness, and family communication problems. That can mean working on how to talk with others, set boundaries, or shift self-critical thinking. Practical exercises and small goals are common parts of the work.
Her past work includes cases involving aging and caregiver stress, veterans' issues, traumatic brain injury, workplace strain, and challenges facing young adults and women. Sessions aim to be straightforward and focused on what clients want to change next.
CBT-based approaches and working online
Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice the thoughts and behaviors that keep them stuck and to try new responses. CBT focuses on practical exercises and small experiments that can reduce harsh self-judgment and improve mood and confidence.Finding the right approach is part of the work. She will collaborate with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and preferences. That means adjusting techniques over time and checking in about what is or isn’t helpful.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find online sessions easier to fit around work, caregiving, or travel because they remove commute time and allow scheduling flexibility. Online appointments can make it simpler to keep brief check-ins between longer sessions or to choose a quieter time in the day for focused work. Licensed professionals, including therapists, can adapt CBT exercises to an online setting so clients can practice skills between meetings.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Colorado, Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with family problems, grief, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes, and also addresses guilt and shame.
How does she approach guilt or shame?
She uses clear, practical steps and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify self-critical thoughts and test new ways of thinking and behaving.
What is her professional background?
She has five years of professional experience and has worked with issues such as caregiver stress, traumatic brain injury, and veterans' concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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