- Stress and anxiety
- Addiction support
- Relationship work
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Smart is an Ohio LPCC with six years of clinical experience working with adults on common life challenges. He focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and grief, and career and life-change issues that often affect young adults. Jeffrey frames problems as things to work through rather than barriers to progress.
He uses a person-centered and existential stance in sessions. That means conversations are collaborative and aimed at clarifying what matters to the client. Sessions pay attention to goals, values, and the search for meaning as practical guides for change.
Jeffrey also draws on cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people shift unhelpful thoughts and respond differently to strong emotions. He may introduce specific exercises to practice between meetings, such as tracking thought patterns or values-based actions. These are presented as simple, doable steps rather than abstract techniques.
For relationship concerns he incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to address communication and recurring conflict. He will look at patterns that keep couples stuck and offer concrete skills for talking and problem solving. He treats relationship topics alongside individual work when that fits the person's goals.
Jeffrey describes therapy as a straightforward conversation about what someone wants to change and why. He expects clients to take an active role in setting goals, trying out new behaviors, and checking in about progress. This practical orientation is aimed at people who want clear steps and honest feedback.
How his approaches translate to online work
Jeffrey combines acceptance and commitment therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in ways that fit video sessions. ACT helps people identify personal values and take small actions in line with those values, which can be discussed and planned during online meetings. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors, and it often uses simple homework like thought records that are easy to review in a video call.He also works from a client-centered and existential frame, keeping the conversation focused on the person's goals and what gives life meaning. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist and client will decide which methods to use based on needs, goals, and what feels useful in practice.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many clients find online meetings helpful for fitting therapy into study or work schedules, for shorter check-ins between in-person appointments, or for practicing skills in real time at home. Ask about session lengths and any technical details when you schedule so you can choose what fits your routine.
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Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does he work with?
He works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and grief, career and life-change issues, and related problems listed in his profile.
What is his general therapy style?
He uses a person-centered and existential approach, focusing on values and goals, and also uses CBT and ACT techniques when useful.
How much experience does he have?
He has six years of clinical experience as an LPCC in Ohio.
Where is he licensed and practicing?
He is an Ohio LPCC and lists Ohio as his location.
Which languages does he use in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can I work with him if I live outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted; sessions are limited to clients within his practice permissions.
How does payment work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
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