Therapist profile
Jeffrey Smart, LPCC
LPCC in Ohio - Relationships and Family concerns
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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Client-Centered approach
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Smart is an Ohio LPCC with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on common life problems such as substance use, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma, and major life changes, and he lists family and relationship concerns among his areas of work. Jeffrey uses person-centered and existential approaches and describes counseling as a collaborative conversation about goals and meaning.
He frames problems as chances to clarify what matters. Sessions start with the client's goals and daily concerns. He listens for what the client wants to try differently and offers practical ways to test small changes. The work often blends acceptance-based ideas and cognitive techniques to help with feelings, behaviors, and decision points.
Jeffrey draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice painful thoughts and still act toward chosen values. He also uses Client-Centered Therapy, which emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation that keeps the client's priorities central. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is part of the toolkit when patterns of thinking and behavior are getting in the way.
His background includes six years of practice in Ohio settings with adults who face addiction, relationship strain, grief, anger, and life transitions. He has experience working with people who face medical and caregiving stress, blended family issues, and codependency concerns. The work is practical and focused on what a person wants to change in day-to-day life.
Jeffrey offers work that attends to meaning and choices while addressing immediate problems. People who prefer straightforward discussion about decisions, behavior, and values may find his style helpful. If a reader wants to explore online options, they should confirm current session formats before booking.
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Approaches used in online sessions and what they do
Jeffrey often combines Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in his work. ACT helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values; it can help with anxiety, depression, and coping with change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a nonjudgmental, conversational stance where the client's goals guide the work and the therapist offers reflective listening and support.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is also part of his toolkit when unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns need direct attention. CBT breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and tests small behavior changes to reduce distress and improve functioning in daily life.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Jeffrey will work with each person to identify goals and try approaches that fit their needs and preferences. He adjusts methods as the work progresses so sessions remain focused and practical.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since specific formats were not listed in the original biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time so people can use a lunch break or an evening slot more easily. Ask about current session options when you schedule to see which setup best fits your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
How does he approach therapy?
His style is person-centered and existential with practical techniques from ACT and CBT. Sessions focus on goals, values, and small changes a person can try between meetings.
What is his clinical experience?
He has six years of practice experience working with adults on substance use, mood and trauma-related concerns, and major life transitions.
Where is he licensed and working?
He holds the Ohio LPCC credential and practices in Ohio.
Can he see people who don’t live in the United States?
He does not accept international clients at this time. Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are available?
Confirm current session options before booking, since the original profile does not list specific formats here.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session.
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