Therapist profile
Jerry Smith, LCSW, CSW
Georgia
LCSW - Anger and Relationship concerns
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- CredentialsLCSW, CSW
- LicenseLCSW, Georgia / CSW001614
- NPI1902278443
- Experience38 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationGeorgia
About
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Homework-driven progress
About Jerry
Jerry Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 38 years of experience. He works with adults on a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, anger, relationship and parenting challenges. His background includes work in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient programs, alcohol and drug services, jails, and assisted living settings.
He uses a client-centered approach, which means he focuses on each person's goals and current situation. He helps people pinpoint what feels stuck and then supports practical steps toward change. He also integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy methods to identify and shift thought patterns that feed unhelpful feelings and behaviors.
Over nearly four decades Jerry has worked with people facing severe mental health concerns, substance use, and complex life transitions. He has experience with foster-care families, developmental disability services, and geriatric care in assisted living. He also taught psychology as an adjunct professor for twelve years.
In sessions he often assigns homework and considers follow-through important to progress. He frames therapy as collaborative work where the client decides what goals matter most. Jerry aims to help people develop clear, workable plans that reduce resistance and build manageable change.
He practices in Georgia and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients should confirm current session options before booking and follow the site process to begin.
How sessions work
How his approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and following the client's lead. The therapist helps people identify what matters most to them and supports practical steps toward those goals. This approach is useful when someone needs to sort priorities, work through stuck points, or plan small changes.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It breaks problems into specific patterns that can be practiced and changed. CBT is often applied to stress, anxiety, anger, and habits connected to mood or substance use.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That conversation shapes session focus, homework, and measurable steps to try between meetings.
Session formats and scheduling details should be confirmed before booking. Ask about the current session options when you begin the sign-up process. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into work days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people use tools from CBT and client-centered work, like written exercises and practice tasks, in ways that fit everyday life.
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Experience
38+ years
Listed in
Georgia
Languages
English
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What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, depression, trauma, grief, anger, relationship and parenting concerns among other issues.
What is his therapeutic style like?
He uses a client-centered approach and also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques to address thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going.
How many years of experience does he have?
He has 38 years of experience across psychiatric hospitals, outpatient clinics, substance use programs, jails, and assisted living settings.
What are his credentials and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia and also holds CSW designation; he practices in the state of Georgia.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
He is not currently accepting international clients.
How is cost structured for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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