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Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith, LCSW, CSW, LISW-CP

Therapist in Georgia

Practical support for life changes and grief

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  • Strengths focused care
  • CBT informed work
  • Helps navigate transitions

About Jessica

Jessica Smith is a licensed social worker with five years of clinical experience. She helps people facing family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. Jessica writes plainly and listens carefully so clients can tell their story and feel understood.

She sees each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Sessions focus on clear, practical steps and realistic goals. Jessica aims to make change feel achievable instead of overwhelming.

Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect. She helps people try small behavior changes and new thinking habits to reduce distress and improve daily functioning. Sessions are conversational and task-focused when that works best for the client.

Her work also addresses caregiver stress, aging and geriatric concerns, communication problems, guilt and shame, loneliness, and life purpose questions. She supports people navigating midlife shifts, workplace strain, issues around sexuality and women’s concerns, and challenges related to veteran and armed forces experiences.

Jessica holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Georgia. She encourages a collaborative approach where the client sets goals and Jessica brings tools and structure to reach them.

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How CBT-based care adapts to online therapy

Jessica uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people connect their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and trying small changes in behavior to see what helps. This approach is commonly used for depression, low self-esteem, grief reactions, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Jessica will discuss goals and preferences and help choose strategies that fit each person's needs. The plans are practical and reviewed regularly so adjustments can be made if something isn’t working.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also make it simpler to continue care when life changes make in-person visits harder. Licensed professionals, including Jessica, use online care to offer consistent support while focusing on clear goals and day-to-day tools.

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Areas of expertise

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesSelf-loveSexualityTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

5+ years

Credentials

South Carolina, Colorado, Georgia

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She helps people with family conflict, grief and loss, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Other focuses include caregiver stress, loneliness, workplace issues, and traumatic brain injury concerns.

What is her general therapeutic style?

Jessica uses a direct, collaborative style that emphasizes listening and practical steps. She works with clients to set clear goals and try concrete strategies between sessions.

How much experience does she have?

She has five years of professional clinical experience working with adults on a range of life and mood concerns.

What credentials and location should I know about?

Jessica holds LCSW, CSW, and LISW-CP credentials and practices in Georgia. Her licensure includes designation in Colorado and South Carolina as noted in her background.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and session costs handled?

Cost varies by location and therapist availability and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the intake or signup process.

What are the steps to begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

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