- Values focused
- Practical tools
- Nonjudgmental care
About Jennifer
Jennifer Smith is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in Indiana who offers calm, steady support for people facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and related struggles. She emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental approach and works to meet each person where they are. Jennifer aims to make first steps feel manageable and clear.
She individualizes care rather than following a single method for everyone. That can mean practical tools for managing anxiety one week and deeper conversations about self-worth the next. Jennifer draws on evidence-informed approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people clarify values and change unhelpful patterns.
Attachment-based ideas inform her work on relationship and intimacy-related concerns, while Emotionally-Focused Therapy guides support for strong feelings and connection issues. She also addresses issues that often overlap with mental health, including chronic pain, co-morbidity, addictions, and money and financial issues.
With 11 years in the field, Jennifer brings experience working through trauma, grief, shame, and life transitions. She focuses on practical skills alongside deeper reflection so people can cope day-to-day while also moving toward longer-term goals.
Jennifer encourages people to take the step to ask for help and offers a collaborative, down-to-earth style. She meets you where you are and helps build a plan that fits your life and values.
How Jennifer's Approaches Shape Online Care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters most to you and taking small committed steps toward those values, while also teaching ways to relate differently to difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and provides concrete strategies to change patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy attends to how past relationship experiences affect current connections and helps people build healthier ways of relating.Finding the right approach is part of therapy. Jennifer works collaboratively to identify which methods fit your goals and preferences. She tailors sessions based on what you need in the moment, mixing skill-building with deeper relational or value-driven work as appropriate.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as current options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for flexible check-ins. It can also let conversations focus on immediate problems at home, such as financial stress or caregiving demands, while still progressing on longer term goals. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing so therapy fits everyday life without requiring extra trips or long commutes.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
Jennifer works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting, compassion fatigue, and related struggles. She also lists additional focus areas like chronic pain, co-morbidity, codependency, and money and financial issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses an individualized, respectful style that combines practical skills and deeper reflection. Expect a mix of value-focused work and tools to manage symptoms tailored to your needs.
How long has she been practicing?
Jennifer has 11 years of experience as a clinical social worker in Indiana.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - practicing in Indiana.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific fees depend on the subscription plan chosen.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.