Licensed clinical social worker recordNew Jersey
Jennifer Smith , LCSW
New Jersey
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Anxiety and Mood
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in New Jersey
- LCSW, licence 44SC05327300
- NPI
- 1043424773
- Experience
- 23 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- New Jersey
These details come from information Jennifer 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
- Anxiety and depression
- Adolescent mental health
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
About Jennifer
Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New Jersey with 23 years of experience. She works with adults and adolescents on common struggles such as anxiety, depression, grief, stress, and coping with life changes. Her background also includes support around parenting, LGBT concerns, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and self-esteem issues.
She trained in psychology at Ithaca College and completed a Master of Social Work at Adelphi University. Early in her career she worked in a psychiatric hospital doing testing, co-leading groups, and intake evaluations. She later joined early intervention services in New York before moving into community mental health roles across New York and New Jersey.
Her clinical work has included a range of settings and presentations. She has experience with mood disorders, eating-related issues, school and social anxiety, attachment concerns, self-injurious behaviors, and PTSD. She currently serves as Clinical Director at a small therapeutic school for grades 6 to 12 in Central New Jersey, a role that keeps her connected to adolescent mental health and school-related challenges.
Jennifer uses multiple approaches rather than a single method. She adapts her work to what each person needs, drawing from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered listening. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer communication, and manageable steps forward.
If someone wants to begin, she asks them to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online therapy options. She typically responds to messages and emails in the afternoons through about 7pm and does not work on weekends.
BHow sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take small actions that fit those values. It focuses on practical exercises and noticing thoughts without getting stuck in them, which can help with anxiety and mood problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns into steps that can be practiced between sessions. It is useful for symptoms of depression, anxiety, and eating-related issues and often includes homework like tracking thoughts and behaviors.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review what matters to the client, what goals they have, and what techniques feel most useful. That way sessions can shift as needs change, with the client and therapist deciding collaboratively which methods to emphasize.
The original profile does not specify which online formats are offered, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a lunch break or after school. Some clients prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others choose voice-only for a shorter, less bandwidth-intensive session. Ask about available formats when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions match your schedule and day-to-day life.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and related issues such as self-esteem and anger.
What is her therapeutic approach style?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and client-centered listening to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of clinical experience across psychiatric hospital, early intervention, community mental health, and school-based settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with licensure listed as NJ LCSW and practices in New Jersey.
Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English only and international clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not list specific session formats; please confirm current online and in-person options before booking.
How does payment by subscription work?
Session cost varies with location and use a subscription model 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 your first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers