Jeffrey Smart , LPCC

Jeffrey Smart is a licensed professional counselor with six years of clinical experience who supports people facing a wide range of life challenges, including stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, career transitions, bipolar disorder, and other major life changes. He works with children, couples, and adults and approaches each person as an individual with unique goals and potential, viewing difficulties as opportunities for growth rather than simply obstacles.

His practice is grounded in person-centered and existential perspectives that emphasize meaning, personal values, and the client’s own aspirations. In person-centered work he prioritizes a collaborative conversation built on unconditional positive regard, where the counselor and client explore goals and meaning together rather than offering directive advice or judgment. The existential elements invite reflection on life purpose, choice, and responsibility as part of the therapeutic journey.

Jeffrey holds the credential LPCC, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, and applies a mix of approaches to match each person’s needs. He has integrated tele-health into his practice and recently began offering video counseling online; inquiries about online sessions can be sent to smartja23@gmail.com.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support

Jeffrey integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, client-centered therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy into his online practice. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without letting them dictate actions, and can be useful for stress, anxiety, and habits that get in the way of valued living. Client-centered therapy focuses on a collaborative, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist offers empathy and unconditional positive regard as clients explore their goals, often helping with self-esteem, life transitions, and relationship concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and offers practical strategies to address patterns that contribute to depression, anxiety, and coping difficulties.

The process of finding the right approach is collaborative. Jeffrey works with each person to identify which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress and insight unfold. That collaborative stance helps ensure therapy stays relevant and practical.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life changes, and access support from different locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who tailor care to each individual’s situation.