Jenni Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Pronouns: She/Her
Style: Approachable, Flexible, Playful, and Kind
Works with:
- Individuals
Who I am as a Therapist
Hi, I’m Jenni! Welcome. Thank you for taking the time to get to know me and for taking time to care for yourself. I take a humanistic approach to therapy meaning I allow space for each client to be in charge of their own process and I act as a guide, walking beside you with empathy and understanding. I believe each individual already has the internal strength to face any barrier that may arise.
Life is hard and painful at times. My goal is to promote a secure, welcoming space for any person who wants to address the struggles or traumas of life and find wholeness in whatever way that means for them. I am also committed to being an ally and providing a secure, welcoming space for individuals in the LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC communities.
I aim to build a strong, individual connection with each client through compassion, kindness, and humor! I approach our work in session through a combination of trauma-informed talk therapy and EMDR.
The therapeutic relationship must be considered when choosing a therapist. My hope is that you feel my therapeutic skills and personality are a good fit for you and your needs as goodness of fit in the client/therapist relationship is crucial.
Specialty Areas
Mental Health Challenges
- Activism and Burnout
- Addiction and Substance Use
- Aging
- Anger
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Anxiety (General, Panic, Phobias)
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Attachment & Relational Challenges
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Biracial Couples/Families
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Blended Family
- Chronic Illness
- Depression
- Divorce
- End of Life
- Gender Transitions
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Grief & Loss
- Identity Development
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LGBTQIA+
- Life Transitions
- Managing Stress
- Men’s Issues
- Military Issues
- Mood Dysregulation
- Parenting
- Postpartum Depression
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School Issues
- Sexual Abuse
- Sexual Health
- Trauma Recovery (PTSD & Abuse)
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Women’s Issues
Therapeutic Approaches
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Attachment-Based Therapy
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Compassionate Communication (NVC)
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
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Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
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Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
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Mindfulness
- Motivational Interviewing (MI)
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Narrative Therapy
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Psychodynamic
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Solution-Focused Therapy
- Transgender-Affirming Care
Who I am when I’m not a Therapist
When I am not at work you can find me spending as much time as I can with my family. I love any type of outdoor adventure just as much as I do staying in and spending time at home with my kiddo, dog, and partner.
Education
- BA in Sociology from St. Lawrence University in Canton, NY
- MA in Social Work from the University of Southern California
Training & Experience
- EMDR
- Trauma-informed
- Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor
- Crisis De Escalation
- Experience working with adults in medical and psychiatric inpatient settings