Therapist profile
Jennifer Smith, LMFT
Indiana
Licensed MFT - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, Indiana / 35001639A; LMFT, Illinois / 166.001730
- NPI1063644995
- Experience21 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationIndiana
About
- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused work
- Parenting support
About Jennifer
Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) practicing in Indiana with 21 years of experience. She works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, parenting strain, low self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, and relationship concerns. Jennifer also addresses substance-related issues, mood conditions, and the effects of trauma and abuse.
She draws on practical, goal-focused methods in sessions. Conversations are straightforward and task-oriented. Jennifer helps people identify patterns that increase frustration and then practices different ways to respond. Parents receive concrete strategies for managing difficult moments and protecting important relationships.
Jennifer uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Solution-Focused techniques to break problems into manageable steps. She also brings Motivational Interviewing to conversations about change and substance use. When trauma is central, Trauma-Focused Therapy is part of the work to reduce intrusive memories and strong emotional reactions.
Her background includes systemic perspectives that consider how family roles and communication shape behavior. Sessions often look at how patterns between people reinforce anger or withdrawal. Jennifer pays attention to specific interactions and builds small experiments people can try between sessions.
Practical skills are a frequent outcome of her work: clearer communication, better impulse control, and ways to lower reactivity over time. She asks about daily routines and stressors, then focuses on fixes that fit real life. To begin, clients complete a short questionnaire and schedule a first session.
How sessions work
How Jennifer’s approaches work for online sessions
Jennifer commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing in her work. CBT helps by identifying thoughts and behaviors that fuel anger and then testing new responses in everyday situations. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify what they want to change and increases readiness to follow through on those changes.She also uses Solution-Focused Therapy to set small, achievable goals and measure progress. That approach is useful when someone wants concrete shifts in communication, impulse control, or parenting routines. Together these methods keep sessions practical and oriented toward steps people can try between meetings.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist and client will decide together which methods match the client’s goals, preferences, and priorities. Sessions are collaborative and adjust over time based on what helps most.
The biography does not specify session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow brief check-ins when plans change, and reduce travel time. Ask about available formats when you schedule so you can pick what fits your schedule and routine.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Indiana, Illinois
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, self-esteem, depression, grief, anger, relationship and family problems, addiction concerns, and trauma-related issues.
What is her therapy style like?
Her approach is practical and goal-oriented, focusing on clear steps and skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 21 years of professional experience working with individuals and families in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Indiana and Illinois and works from Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she take clients from other countries?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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