- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Attachment work
About Jennifer
Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of experience based in New Jersey. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strain, anger, and mood disorders. She also helps people dealing with attachment and abandonment concerns, caregiver stress, and communication problems.
Her early work included a BA in Psychology from Ithaca College and clinical roles in a psychiatric hospital. She completed a Master of Social Work at Adelphi University and worked in New York City’s Early Intervention Program before moving into community mental health in New York and New Jersey. That path led to a role as Clinical Director at a small therapeutic school for grades 6 to 12 in central New Jersey.
Jennifer uses several approaches rather than a single method. She draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to address presenting problems. She assesses individual goals and combines techniques that fit each person’s situation.
In sessions she listens without judgment and works collaboratively to build practical skills. That can include learning strategies to manage intense feelings, practicing different ways to respond to relationship conflict, and developing routines that reduce stress. She also supports people coping with identity questions or challenges linked to trauma and mood instability.
Messages and emails are typically answered in the afternoons through about 7pm on weekdays. Weekend responses are not offered. To begin, prospective clients follow the platform matching steps and schedule a first session after a short questionnaire.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and choosing actions that align with them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help when anger gets in the way of relationships or goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to notice and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness, which many people find useful when they struggle with intense feelings.Finding the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to test methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means trying different exercises, tracking what changes, and shifting focus as needs and goals evolve.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work on feelings into a busy life by reducing travel and allowing shorter check-ins when needed. Some people prefer video for face-to-face interaction while others choose phone for less bandwidth or a quicker session. Discussing practical preferences during the matching process helps set realistic expectations for how sessions will fit into daily routines.
Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Listed in
New Jersey
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting strain, and mood disorders. Additional focuses include attachment, abandonment, impulsivity, and communication problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
She combines approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. The exact mix depends on each person's goals and needs.
How much clinical experience does this clinician 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 are her credentials and where is she located?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, 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 accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session format options before booking, as the profile does not list specific formats. The platform matching step will clarify how sessions are delivered.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the platform.