Jennifer Smith, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker focused on healing
- Stress and anxiety support
- Trauma and grief help
- Flexible online sessions
About Jennifer Smith
Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Indiana with 11 years of clinical experience. She supports people navigating stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, depression, shame, and challenges with self-acceptance, bringing a steady, compassionate approach to each therapeutic relationship.
She approaches care with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding a one-size-fits-all model by tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals. Jennifer helps clients facing a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and she also attends to additional areas such as chronic pain and illness, codependency, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and midlife concerns.
Recognizing that reaching out for help requires considerable courage, she offers supportive, individualized care to guide people toward greater well-being. Jennifer aims to collaborate with clients to identify meaningful goals and practical strategies that fit their lives and values.
She approaches care with respect, dignity, sensitivity, and compassion, avoiding a one-size-fits-all model by tailoring treatment to each person’s unique needs and goals. Jennifer helps clients facing a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship and family difficulties, parenting challenges, intimacy issues, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue, and she also attends to additional areas such as chronic pain and illness, codependency, divorce and separation, guilt and shame, and midlife concerns.
Recognizing that reaching out for help requires considerable courage, she offers supportive, individualized care to guide people toward greater well-being. Jennifer aims to collaborate with clients to identify meaningful goals and practical strategies that fit their lives and values.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jennifer Smith have?
Jennifer Smith has 11 years of experience in clinical social work.
Is Jennifer Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). License details: IN LCSW 34008623A.
In which languages does Jennifer Smith provide therapy?
Jennifer Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Jennifer Smith located?
Jennifer Smith is located in Indiana.
How can I work with Jennifer Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Jennifer Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jennifer Smith work with international clients?
Jennifer Smith does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jennifer Smith cost?
Costs can vary depending on factors such as location and availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Integrating Therapeutic Approaches with Online Care
Jennifer draws from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts and feelings, and take committed steps toward a more meaningful life. ACT can be useful for managing persistent stress, anxiety, and challenges that involve difficult emotions.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical, skills-based approach that helps identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and replace them with strategies that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. CBT is often effective for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.
Attachment-Based Therapy is used to explore relational patterns and how early and current relationships shape emotional responses. This approach can support work on intimacy, family dynamics, relationship repair, and trauma-related difficulties.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jennifer collaborates with each person to determine which methods best fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexibility by allowing sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules or manage mobility and geographic constraints. Licensed professionals can deliver many evidence-informed approaches effectively through these formats, while preserving the collaborative and supportive nature of in-person work.