- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Gottman Method communication
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Smart is an Ohio LPCC with six years of counseling experience. He helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, depression, trauma, grief, anger, and life transitions. Jeffrey also addresses relationship difficulties, self-esteem, career concerns, and bipolar disorder. He works with adults who want practical ways to manage feelings and move forward.
Jeffrey favors a person-centered, existential approach that focuses on each person's goals and values. He treats challenges as chances to clarify meaning rather than simply problems to fix. Sessions emphasize open conversation and listening without judgment so clients can name what matters to them.
He also uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify patterns of thought and behavior that make things harder. That helps people spot recurring triggers and try small, clear experiments to change how they respond. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) tools appear in sessions to build willingness around hard feelings rather than getting stuck trying to eliminate them.
For relationship strain he draws on the Gottman Method to look at communication and recurring cycles that create distance or conflict. The work is straightforward - notice patterns, practice different responses, and check what actually changes.
Jeffrey has incorporated video counseling into his practice. Before booking, people should confirm which session formats are currently offered and whether those fit their needs.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Jeffrey draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and feelings and make room for values-driven action. ACT can be helpful for anger, anxiety, grief, and life changes when avoidance keeps someone stuck.He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which relies on open, nonjudgmental conversation. That approach focuses the work on the client's goals and helps clarify what matters most when emotions feel overwhelming.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used to identify thought and behavior patterns that keep problems repeating. CBT work in sessions often involves tracking triggers, testing new responses, and practicing brief behavioral experiments between appointments.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. Jeffrey will discuss options and try methods that match the client's concerns, goals, and preferences. He checks in regularly to see what is helping and adjusts the plan together.
The biography mentions he has begun using video counseling. Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time while keeping regular contact with a licensed professional.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, anger, relationship struggles, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and life changes.
What is his general approach in sessions?
His approach is person-centered and existential, focusing on clients' goals and meaning. He combines that with practical CBT and ACT techniques when useful.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Jeffrey has six years of experience as a clinician working with a range of mental health and life issues.
What credential does he hold and where is he based?
He is an Ohio LPCC and practices in Ohio.
Which languages are supported and can international clients join?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography mentions video counseling has been added. Confirm current session formats before booking to make sure they meet your needs.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.