Jennifer Smith , LCSW

Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of clinical experience supporting individuals and families through a wide range of challenges. Her career began after earning a BA in Psychology from Ithaca College and working in a psychiatric hospital where she conducted psychological testing, co-led group therapy, and assisted with intake for patients of all ages. She went on to earn a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and contributed to the New York City Early Intervention Program before moving into community mental health work in New York and New Jersey.

Over the years Jennifer has encountered diverse presenting concerns, including anxiety, social and school-related avoidance, obsessive-compulsive patterns, depression, bipolar disorder, eating-related issues, questions around gender identity, reactive attachment presentations, personality-related struggles, self-injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, anger management, and post-traumatic stress. Her broader specialties also include grief, stress, coping with life changes, family and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, LGBT-related issues, self-esteem, and mood disorders.

Jennifer uses an integrative stance rather than a single method, blending approaches to fit each person’s goals and circumstances. She describes her role as a flexible, non-judgmental, empathetic listener who helps clients identify strengths and build confidence. For routine communications she typically answers messages and emails in the afternoons through approximately 7pm and is not available on weekends.