Jeffrey Smart, LPCC
Jeffrey Smart, person-centered therapist
- Person-centered and existential
- Experience with trauma and addiction
- Works with couples and families
About Jeffrey Smart
Jeffrey Smart is a licensed mental health professional based in Ohio who brings six years of clinical experience to work with people facing a wide range of life challenges. He focuses on issues such as substance abuse and dependency, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and the everyday pressures that affect relationships, families, careers, and a sense of self. Jeffrey works with children, couples, and adults and integrates a broad clinical focus that includes addictions, communication and attachment difficulties, caregiving stress, blended family issues, and coping with major life changes.
His counseling style is grounded in person-centered and existential approaches that prioritize clients' goals, values, and search for meaning. Jeffrey regards life problems not simply as obstacles but as opportunities to clarify priorities and pursue meaningful growth. Person-centered therapy, as he practices it, emphasizes a collaborative conversation free from judgment and centered on unconditional positive regard, allowing counselor and client to explore aspirations together.
Jeffrey holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and applies techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other modalities to tailor care to each individual's needs. He has recently begun offering video counseling through a tele-health platform; inquiries about online counseling may be sent to smartja23@gmail.com.
His counseling style is grounded in person-centered and existential approaches that prioritize clients' goals, values, and search for meaning. Jeffrey regards life problems not simply as obstacles but as opportunities to clarify priorities and pursue meaningful growth. Person-centered therapy, as he practices it, emphasizes a collaborative conversation free from judgment and centered on unconditional positive regard, allowing counselor and client to explore aspirations together.
Jeffrey holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor - and applies techniques from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and other modalities to tailor care to each individual's needs. He has recently begun offering video counseling through a tele-health platform; inquiries about online counseling may be sent to smartja23@gmail.com.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Trauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Existential Therapy Gottman Method Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Jeffrey Smart have?
Jeffrey Smart has six years of experience in clinical practice.
Is Jeffrey Smart a licensed therapist?
Yes. He holds the LPCC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: OH LPCC E.1800894-SUPV.
In which languages does Jeffrey Smart provide therapy?
Jeffrey Smart provides therapy in English.
Where is Jeffrey Smart located?
He is located in Ohio.
How can I work with Jeffrey Smart as my therapist?
You can work with Jeffrey Smart through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Jeffrey Smart work with international clients?
Jeffrey Smart does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Jeffrey Smart cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's 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 quick and 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, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Options with Jeffrey Smart
Jeffrey integrates several evidence-based approaches to meet different needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and unconditional positive regard to create a collaborative space where clients explore their values and goals - this approach is helpful for people working through self-esteem, relationship, and life-direction concerns. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that align with personal values - it is often used for anxiety, stress, and coping with change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) examines the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers practical strategies to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and maladaptive patterns.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Jeffrey works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best fit their goals, preferences, and life circumstances, and may combine elements from different approaches to tailor care. Licensed professionals and therapists often adjust techniques over time as progress is made.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to engage in this work - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow people to connect from home or elsewhere and to choose formats that fit busy schedules, mobility needs, or comfort levels. These options can make consistent therapy more accessible while preserving the collaborative, goal-focused nature of in-person work.