Licensed clinical social worker recordGeorgia
Jessica Smith, LCSW, CSW, LISW-CP
Georgia
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and Grief
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- Credentials
- LCSW, CSW, LISW-CP
- Licensed in South Carolina
- LISW-CP, licence 14989
- Licensed in Colorado
- LCSW, licence CSW.09929690
- Licensed in Georgia
- LCSW, licence CSW009005
- NPI
- 1265908669
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Georgia
These details come from information Jessica 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
- CBT focused
- Caregiver support
- Work and life transitions
About Jessica
Jessica Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Colorado and a Licensed Independent Social Worker-Clinical Practice (LISW-CP) licensed in South Carolina with five years of professional experience. She helps people with family concerns, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps rather than abstract talk.
Her approach centers on identifying strengths and building straightforward skills. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thinking and try different behaviors. Meetings tend to be problem-focused and goal-oriented, with homework or small experiments between sessions when that fits the client's goals.
Jessica listens for what a person already does well and then helps expand those capacities. She works with caregivers and people facing aging and geriatric concerns, including caregiver stress. She also addresses workplace problems, questions about life purpose or midlife transitions, and issues such as guilt, forgiveness, isolation, and relationships with others.
Clients can expect direct feedback and practical tools to use day to day. Jessica also supports people dealing with traumatic brain injury, veteran and armed forces issues, sexuality and women's issues, and young adult challenges. She aims to make sessions useful for the demands of everyday life.
Sessions are conducted in English and follow a straightforward process of goal-setting, skill practice, and review. To begin, prospective clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
BHow sessions work
How Jessica uses CBT online and what to expect
Jessica works with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. CBT sessions usually involve setting clear goals, practicing skills in daily life, and reviewing what worked and what did not. This method is often used for depression, low self-esteem, anxiety about life changes, and coping after loss.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk through your situation and preferences and suggest methods that fit your goals. That process is collaborative - you and the therapist decide together which techniques to try and how to measure progress.
The original biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm which formats are offered before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and allow focused check-ins during a workday break. They also let the therapist assign short, practical tasks to practice between meetings so changes can be tested in real life.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
South Carolina, Colorado, Georgia
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include caregiver stress, aging issues, workplace problems, and isolation.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a practical, skills-based style with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core method. Sessions emphasize clear goals, behavioral experiments, and tools to try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional social work experience. That background includes work with people facing grief, family concerns, and mood challenges.
Is she licensed and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Colorado and holds a LISW-CP in South Carolina. Her practice location is listed as Georgia.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees depend on the selected subscription and region.
How do I get started?
Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. That initiates the onboarding process.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers