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Jason Smith

Jason Smith, LCSW

Florida

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships

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Credentials
LCSW
Licensed in Florida
LCSW, licence SW10075
NPI
1619335429
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

These details come from information Jason supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.

AAbout

  • Client-centered approach
  • Cognitive behavioral tools
  • Motivational interviewing

About Jason

Jason Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with 15 years of experience. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship trouble, parenting strain, addiction issues, and other life challenges. He also helps with trauma and abuse, grief, sleep problems, bipolar concerns, ADHD, anger, career worries, self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.

He uses practical, conversational sessions to identify what is getting in the way and what people want to change. Sessions focus on clear goals and steps that can be used between meetings. He draws on client-centered methods so the conversation starts with each person’s priorities. He also uses cognitive-behavioral ideas to spot unhelpful thinking and motivated interviewing techniques to build readiness for change.

Jason has worked in settings that included adults, couples, families, adolescents, and children. That range informs how he adapts language and tasks for different ages and situations. He aims to mix direct feedback with straightforward tools and occasional humor to keep sessions grounded and useful.

When someone needs help managing an immediate stressor or making a longer change, he focuses on skills that can make everyday life smoother. That might mean short behavioral experiments, clearer communication practices, or steps to manage mood and sleep. He explains options plainly and helps people pick the next right step.

To begin, people complete a short questionnaire so sessions can start with clear priorities. From there he and the client set goals and a plan for sessions that fit the person’s routine.

BHow sessions work

How Jason’s approaches translate to online work

Client-centered therapy focuses on the person’s goals and how they describe their situation. In practice this means sessions begin by listening and identifying what the client wants to change and why it matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and uses exercises to test new patterns. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep issues, and mood regulation.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together the client and therapist decide whether to focus more on CBT techniques, motivational interviewing, or client-centered conversation and adjust over time based on what helps.

The biography does not list which online session formats are offered, so confirm available formats before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten commute time, and allow brief check-ins between longer appointments. They also make it possible to use screen-shared worksheets, track homework, and do short behavioral experiments that fit into everyday life.

CAreas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

DQuestions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship issues, parenting strain, addictions, grief, sleep problems, bipolar disorder, ADHD, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is his therapeutic style?

He uses a conversational, goal-focused style rooted in client-centered care. He also applies cognitive behavioral techniques and motivational interviewing when helpful.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience providing mental health services and behavioral counseling.

Which credential and state licensure does he hold?

He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. He is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.

How are sessions paid for?

Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers

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