Jennifer Smith, LCSW - Therapist in Indiana

About Jennifer

Jennifer Smith is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and related struggles. She uses a straightforward, respectful approach and focuses on meeting each person where they are. Parents reading this will find language that is plain and direct, with an emphasis on practical steps and steady support.

She has 11 years of experience working in Indiana and brings patience and sensitivity to difficult topics like trauma, shame, and self-acceptance.

Background and approach

She does not use a one-size-fits-all plan. Instead she shapes sessions to fit an individual's needs and goals. In sessions she draws on evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based ideas.

These tools help people identify unhelpful patterns, learn new ways to cope, and make choices that match their values. Jennifer also works with concerns related to addiction, intimacy issues, compassion fatigue, and life transitions. She attends to overlapping challenges like chronic pain or co-morbidity while keeping the work practical and focused.

Her style is collaborative and grounded. She encourages small, manageable changes and offers steady feedback so people can build more stable routines and better self-understanding. To begin she asks people to consider what matters most to them and then helps them take the next steps toward those goals.

Therapeutic approaches and online flexibility

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that match their values. It can be helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the connections between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change patterns that cause distress. It is useful for stress, mood struggles, and many everyday problems. Attachment-Based Therapy emphasizes how early relationships shape current emotions and patterns, and helps people build safer, more supported ways of relating to others.

Choosing the best approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. If one way doesn’t help enough, she adjusts the plan together with the client to find a better fit.

Online therapy offers options that fit busy schedules and different comfort levels. Video calls can mirror an in-person session, phone sessions remove the need to be on camera, and live chat or text-based messaging lets people check in between meetings. These formats make it easier to keep therapy consistent while balancing family, work, or health demands.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, and compassion fatigue, among other areas.

What is her general therapy style?

Her approach is collaborative and practical. She keeps language plain, tailors sessions to each person, and focuses on steps people can use between meetings.

How long has she practiced?

She has 11 years of clinical experience working as a licensed professional in Indiana.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW, license number IN LCSW 34008623A, and practices in Indiana.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What formats are available for meeting with her?

Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.

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Experience: 11 years
Licensed: Indiana
Languages: English

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