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James "JT" Smith

LSCSW

James "JT" Smith , LSCSW

Therapist in Kansas

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About James

James "JT" Smith is a licensed clinician based in Kansas with 40 years of professional experience helping individuals and families navigate complex life challenges. He holds the LSCSW credential, which stands for Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker, and applies that training to address stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, family conflict, grief, and depression.

His practice includes focused work with aging and geriatric concerns, caregiver stress, chronic pain and illness, codependency, blended family dynamics, divorce and separation, and related issues such as guilt, shame, isolation, and questions of life purpose. James centers his approach on the understanding that each person is the expert of their own story, and he builds on clients' existing strengths to develop practical, individualized strategies for change.

Beginning therapy can be a courageous step, and James recognizes and honors that decision. He combines evidence-based therapeutic techniques with attentive listening and collaborative goal-setting to help clients move through loss, repair relationships, manage mood and anxiety, and strengthen coping skills. James accepts clients in Kansas and also works with international clients via video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Evidence-Based Techniques and Flexible Online Care

James "JT" Smith uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques tailored to individual and family needs. He employs skills-focused strategies that teach practical ways to manage stress and anxiety, such as breathing, coping, and problem-solving skills that help reduce day-to-day symptom impact. He also offers relationship and family-focused work that emphasizes communication, boundary setting, and problem-solving to address conflicts, blended family challenges, and divorce or separation transitions. In addition, grief-focused supportive counseling helps people process loss, adjust to change, and identify meaningful next steps while honoring their experience.

Choosing the right therapeutic approach is part of the process, and James collaborates with clients to determine what best fits their needs, goals, and preferences. He works with each person to set clear goals, try methods that match their situation, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy options - including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging - offer flexibility for busy schedules, reduce the need to travel, and make it easier to receive consistent care from Kansas or from other countries. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support that fits daily life and changing circumstances.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does James "JT" Smith have?

James "JT" Smith has 40 years of professional experience.

Is James "JT" Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. He holds the LSCSW credential, which indicates Licensed Specialist Clinical Social Worker. License details: KS LSCSW LSCSW 0690.

In which languages does James "JT" Smith provide therapy?

James "JT" Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is James "JT" Smith located?

He is located in Kansas.

How can I work with James "JT" Smith as my therapist?

Clients can work with James "JT" Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does James "JT" Smith work with international clients?

Yes, James "JT" Smith works with international clients.

How much does therapy with James "JT" Smith cost?

The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Divorce and separationFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Experience

40+ years

Licensed

Kansas

Languages

English

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