Works with
How Jennifer works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- New Jersey
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jennifer
Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 23 years of experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anger, anxiety, grief, or big life changes. Her manner is warm and nonjudgmental, and she focuses on practical steps people can use right away.
She trained in psychology at Ithaca College and completed a Master of Social Work at Adelphi University. Early in her career she worked in a psychiatric hospital doing testing, co-leading groups, and intake evaluations.
Background and approach
She later worked in early intervention programs and community mental health settings in New York and New Jersey. Jennifer has experience supporting people with mood disorders, bipolar disorder, depression, and disruptive mood dysregulation disorder. She has also worked with those facing trauma, eating and food-related issues, and people questioning gender identity.
Parenting strain, caregiver stress, attachment concerns, and family problems are part of her practice focus. In sessions she mixes evidence-informed methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavior skills, and acceptance strategies to match each person’s needs. She aims to help clients recognize patterns, manage intense emotions like anger, and build steady coping skills.
Jennifer currently works as a Clinical Director at a small therapeutic school for grades 6-12 in Central New Jersey. She typically answers messages in the afternoons through about 7pm and is not available on weekends.
What Jennifer works with
Everything Jennifer lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jennifer's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Grief
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- LGBT
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Eating and food-related issues
- Family problems
- Fertility issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Jennifer lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then choose actions that reflect their values. It is useful for anxiety, anger, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors connect, and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills to manage intense emotions and impulsivity.Choosing an approach is a joint process. The therapist will talk with the person about their goals, symptoms, and what has worked or not worked before. Together they decide whether ACT, CBT, DBT, or a mix of methods best fits the situation, and they adjust the plan as progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and shared visual cues. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when someone needs a shorter check-in. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for quick updates, ongoing skill coaching, or when someone prefers typing over talking. These options increase flexibility for scheduling and make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives.
Questions people ask about Jennifer
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people coping with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, anger, bipolar disorder, and mood-related difficulties. Additional focuses include parenting strain, attachment and abandonment issues, and eating or fertility related concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and empathetic. She listens without judgment and combines different methods to fit a person’s needs rather than using a single fixed approach.
What is her background and experience?
She has 23 years of clinical experience, including work in a psychiatric hospital, early intervention programs, community mental health, and as a Clinical Director at a therapeutic school for grades 6-12.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in New Jersey. Her current practice and school role are based in New Jersey.
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 online?
Jennifer offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work. These options let people choose what fits their schedule and comfort level.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to get started?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.