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Jennifer Smith

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Jennifer Smith, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Stress and Relationships

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Where Jennifer stands

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas / 87898
NPI
1447039060
Experience
8 years
Languages
English, Spanish
Location
Texas

About

  • CBT
  • Solution-Focused
  • Trauma-Focused

About Jennifer

Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with eight years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, and anger. Jennifer also supports people dealing with depression, addictions, sleep problems, self-esteem struggles, career stress, ADHD, and codependency concerns.

Her approach is straightforward. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to help people notice unhelpful patterns and try different ways of coping. Sessions involve talking through specific problems, testing small changes, and tracking what helps. Jennifer focuses on practical steps rather than vague promises.

Clients can expect clear goals and short-term strategies alongside deeper trauma work when needed. She helps people set boundaries, manage overwhelming feelings, and make plans for everyday life. For those worn down by someone else’s moods or drinking, she addresses how those dynamics affect choices and wellbeing.

Jennifer offers sessions in English and Spanish and accepts international clients. She describes costs as varying by location and uses a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the online therapy options button.

Her style is direct and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what can be done next. Jennifer encourages clear steps, honest feedback, and regular check-ins on progress.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. That approach breaks problems into concrete parts and works well for anxiety, stress, sleep issues, and mood struggles.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and try small, specific changes. This can be useful when someone wants practical steps for boundary‑setting, people-pleasing, or improving day-to-day functioning. For clients who have experienced trauma, Trauma-Focused Therapy addresses how past events affect current reactions and coping, and guides paced work on those memories and responses.

Choosing the best approach is a shared process. Jennifer will talk with each person about what matters most, what has or hasn’t worked before, and what feels doable. Together they decide whether to focus on symptom relief, skill-building, or deeper trauma work, and adjust the plan as progress is reviewed.

If you prefer online sessions, confirm the exact session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. It also makes consistent follow-ups and homework review simpler, which supports steady progress over time.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseAnger managementDepression

Also works with

AddictionsFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCancerCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFertility issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingImmigration issuesImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger, depression, addictions, codependency, and related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to set clear goals and test practical changes.

How much experience does she have?

Jennifer has eight years of professional experience working with adults on a range of emotional and behavioral concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She accepts international clients; confirm any regional considerations when arranging sessions.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.

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