Therapist profile
Jennifer Smith , LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Family and parenting concerns
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About Jennifer
Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New Jersey with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting challenges, trauma and abuse, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder.
She began with a BA in Psychology from Ithaca College and worked in a psychiatric hospital doing psychological testing, co-leading groups, and intake work. She then completed a Master of Social Work at Adelphi University and worked in early intervention in New York City before moving into community mental health roles in New York and New Jersey.
Jennifer spent many years working with a wide range of presenting problems across age groups. That includes social and school anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, self-injury and suicidal thoughts, anger, PTSD, attachment concerns, and issues around gender identity. Her background includes leadership as a Clinical Director at a therapeutic school for grades 6–12 in Central New Jersey.
Her practice draws on several well-known approaches to help people manage symptoms and daily challenges. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to spot unhelpful thinking, dialectical skills for emotional regulation, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values, and attachment-focused work to address relationship patterns.
Jennifer describes therapy as a collaborative process. She listens without judgment, mixes methods to fit changing needs, and helps people build on their strengths. Practical goals, clearer communication, and better coping are common focuses in her work.
How sessions work
How approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small committed steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, grief, and coping with life changes by shifting attention toward what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets specific thinking patterns and behaviors; it teaches practical tools to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change avoidance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, useful when strong emotions or impulsivity interfere with daily life.Finding the right approach is something the therapist will do together with the client. Jennifer will ask about goals, current challenges, and what has or hasn't worked before. From that conversation she will recommend methods and adjust the plan as needs change so the work stays relevant and practical.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce time spent traveling. Many people find video or phone conversations let them practice skills between sessions and bring real-life situations into the work. Licensed professionals can help adapt exercises and homework so progress continues between meetings.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of family or parenting concerns does she address?
She helps people with parenting stress, family problems, communication issues, and challenges linked to caregiving and fertility concerns.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and attachment-based work to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working in psychiatric hospitals, early intervention, community mental health, and as a clinical director at a therapeutic school.
What credential and location should I know about?
She is an LCSW licensed in New Jersey and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are used for appointments?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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