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Jason Smith

Jason Smith

LCSW

Florida

Collaborative, practical therapy focused on change

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW
License
LCSW, Florida / SW10075
Experience
15 years
Languages
English
Location
Florida

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    • Motivational Interviewing
    • Client-centered
    • Practical goals

    About Jason

    Jason Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) who uses practical, goal-focused methods to help people move forward. He centers sessions on collaboration and respect, offering straightforward feedback and occasional humor to ease difficult conversations.

    He brings 15 years of experience in mental health and behavioral counseling. He has supported adults, couples, adolescents, and children in addressing issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, low self-confidence, and stress. He also helps with parenting dynamics, school and career concerns, relationship challenges, grief, addiction, and sleep problems.

    In sessions he draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. That means he listens to what matters to each person, helps identify small change steps, and works on practical skills that can be used between meetings. Sessions are meant to be a collaborative effort toward clear goals.

    Jason aims for a friendly, nonjudgmental tone and offers honest observations when they can help. He uses strengths people already have and builds on them one step at a time. He encourages realistic plans rather than quick fixes.

    His approach emphasizes steady progress. Together with a client he identifies skills and techniques to shift habits, cope with life changes, and move closer to personal goals. The focus is on practical, attainable steps that fit daily life.

  2. How these approaches work in online sessions

    Motivational Interviewing is a conversational method that helps people find their own reasons to change. It focuses on listening, asking helpful questions, and building motivation for steps like reducing substance use or changing routines.

    Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes understanding each person's perspective and building trust. The therapist follows the client's lead, reflecting feelings and priorities to help clarify what matters most and how to move toward it.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact. It breaks problems into small parts and practices concrete skills to reduce anxiety, improve sleep, or manage mood swings.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. Together they decide which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

    Confirm current session options before booking, since specific formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use strategies learned in sessions more readily during daily life, which can speed up applying new skills.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    15+ years

    Listed in

    Florida

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What concerns can Jason help with?

    He works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, grief, trauma and abuse, addiction issues, anger, self-esteem, sleep problems, ADHD, parenting and relationship challenges, and career or school worries.

    What is his therapeutic style like?

    His style is collaborative and down-to-earth. He listens closely, offers practical suggestions, and mixes honest feedback with a friendly tone.

    How long has he been practicing?

    He has 15 years of experience providing mental health services and behavioral counseling.

    What are his credentials and where is he based?

    He is a licensed clinical social worker, LCSW, practicing in Florida.

    Which languages are supported for sessions?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people outside the United States work with him?

    International clients are not currently accepted.

    How does payment and cost work?

    Costs vary by location and scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I get started with Jason?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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