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Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith

LPC

Texas

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In their wordsCompassionate, practical counseling in Texas

Key details

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

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Solution-focused goals
  • Trauma-informed care
  • Spanish and English

About Jennifer

Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people cope with stress, anxiety, trauma, and anger. She speaks English and Spanish and works with adults who are trying to steady their mood, navigate life changes, or regain control after difficult events.

In sessions she creates a calm space where people can speak honestly about how they feel. She listens, asks practical questions, and helps clients set clear steps they can try between meetings. Jennifer emphasizes simple tools that people can use in daily life to reduce worry and manage intense emotions.

Her work draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking patterns. She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set short-term goals and Trauma-Focused Therapy when past harms need direct attention. These approaches are used together to match what each person needs most.

Jennifer has eight years of counseling experience across concerns such as depression, grief, addiction, sleep problems, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster. She also supports people dealing with ADHD, attachment and abandonment issues, and stress at work.

People who meet with her can expect straightforward guidance, a focus on practical skills, and help creating small, manageable changes. To begin, clients follow the site's start process and schedule a first appointment based on Jennifer's availability.

How Jennifer’s Approaches Work Online

Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep problems because it breaks concerns into practical steps.

She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set clear, short-term goals and to find small changes that make life feel better quickly. For people with traumatic histories she applies Trauma-Focused Therapy to address memories and reactions in a paced, structured way.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jennifer will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then suggest which methods to try first. Decisions about pacing and techniques are made together and can be adjusted as therapy progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people appreciate online therapy because it can fit into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals often adapt tools like thought records, goal plans, and grounding exercises to work well in remote sessions, helping clients practice skills between meetings.

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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jennifer help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, addictions, grief, sleep problems, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar issues, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

What is her general approach in therapy?

She blends Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to offer practical tools and short-term goals. Sessions focus on what can change now and skills to use between meetings.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jennifer has eight years of professional counseling experience working with a range of concerns from mood disorders to trauma-related issues.

Where is she licensed and based?

She holds an LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish, and international clients are accepted.

What session formats are available?

The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.

How are fees and payment handled?

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

How do I start working with her?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

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