Jessica Smith

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Beyond challenges, growth is within reach.

Licensed Master of Social Work in Hamden, CT

Services

About My Clients

My mission is to provide a supportive space for your healing journey. I offer a nonjudgmental environment where you can safely explore emotions, challenges, and move toward greater fulfillment. Together, we will honor your unique experiences and strengths while working toward your goals. I offer individual, couple, and family therapy for preteens through adults. Areas of expertise include trauma, anxiety, codependency, depression, life coaching, relationships, self-esteem, stress, and parenting.

My Background and Approach

I am deeply committed to increasing mental health awareness and ensuring that quality therapy is accessible to communities of color. Through trust and collaboration, I strive to help cultivate resilience, self-awareness, and personal growth. My approach is person-centered and tailored to your unique needs. I incorporate evidence-based therapies, including Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT). My areas of focus include trauma, anxiety, depression, relationships, self-esteem, attachment, and life coaching. During our initial sessions, we will explore what has brought you to therapy and begin building a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust, respect, and your autonomy. Together, we will identify your goals and the ways I can best support you on your healing journey.

Techniques I Use

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Coaching
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
  • Family Systems
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Person-Centered (Rogerian)
  • Trauma Therapy

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Burnout
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Historical/ Intergenerational Trauma
  • Parenting
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
Licensed Master of Social Work, State of Connecticut · #9905
Years in practice
0 years

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

Location

Primary Location

Hamden, CT
2033616038

At A Glance

  • Experience: Less than a year
  • Languages: English

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