Jennifer Smith

My communication style

The tone I create depends on you and your needs in the moment. If you're in distress, I'll help ease you back into a relaxed state so you can communicate what's happening. Trust is always at the foundation of our work together, and I continuously work to create a space where you feel open to talk freely about what's at the core of the issue.

My journey to mental healthcare

I started as a teacher wanting to retire as a school counselor. I pursued my license to better serve my community and the kids I worked with. After the pandemic, I felt I couldn't truly counsel or help, so I made the hard decision to walk away from education and become a therapist. I haven't regretted it since.

My goals for you

I approach goal setting within the first couple of sessions. I like to ask you, in a perfect world, what would this look like? Then, seeing how we're not in a perfect world, if you could choose only three things to work on, what would they be? This helps us focus on what matters most to you and create a clear path forward.

Our first session

In our first session, we'll go over confidentiality and what may require me to breach it. We'll discuss insurance, billing, and who to contact with questions. I'll explain scheduling, cancellations, how to reach me, and what to do in an emergency. Finally, we'll begin setting goals together so you know what we're working toward.

I identify as...

• Female
• Prefer Not to Respond
• Spiritual, Non-denominational