- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Homework focused
About Jerry
Jerry Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker - LCSW, with 38 years of experience in mental health practice in Georgia. He works with people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related problems. He also supports those dealing with sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, self-esteem, career stress, and life changes.
Over nearly four decades Jerry has worked in many settings. His background includes foster-care families, people with developmental disabilities, and geriatric clients in assisted living. He has also practiced in psychiatric hospitals, mental health outpatient clinics, alcohol and drug programs, and correctional facilities where he saw people with a wide range of mental health and substance use issues.
Jerry uses a client-centered approach. That means sessions focus on what the client wants to change. He helps people identify where they feel stuck, and sets goals the client chooses. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, depression, anger, and addictions.
He has experience teaching as an adjunct professor of psychology for twelve years, and he combines that background with practical homework assignments. Completion of those take-home tasks is part of his approach to making steady progress between sessions.
People who choose him can expect direct, practical work aimed at clearer thinking and better day-to-day coping. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking.
Client-centered and CBT approaches for online care
Jerry uses client-centered therapy to start online work by listening to what the client wants to change. This approach focuses on the client’s goals and priorities and shapes sessions around those aims. It helps when someone wants practical, goal-directed support rather than a prescribed plan.He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT offers concrete tools to test unhelpful thoughts and build different habits, useful for anxiety, anger, depression, and addiction-related patterns.
Finding the best approach is a collaborative process. He will work with clients to decide whether client-centered work, CBT techniques, or a mix fits their goals and preferences. That discussion is part of early sessions and can change as needs shift.
Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are available. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or travel. It can also allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, or let someone skip commute time. Talk with him about what scheduling and session length will work best for your life.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and related issues such as sleep, eating, parenting, and self-esteem.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He practices client-centered therapy, focusing on the goals the client sets. He also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
How much experience does he have?
He has 38 years of experience working across mental health settings, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance use programs, foster care, assisted living, and correctional facilities.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and is licensed in Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him from another country?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the biography.
How are fees handled and what is the cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.