Jeffrey Smart
Practical, person-centered counseling for life changes
LPCC Ohio
- Experience
- 6 years in practice
- Focus areas
- Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
- Approaches
- Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Languages
- English
About Jeffrey
Jeffrey Smart is a licensed professional clinical counselor with six years of clinical experience in Ohio. He focuses on common life struggles like anxiety, depression, addiction, relationship strain, and major changes that get in the way of daily life.
Background and approach
Jeffrey emphasizes clear goals and practical steps rather than long lectures. He meets people where they are and helps them move forward.
Jeffrey uses a person-centered and existential frame to keep sessions grounded in each person's values and choices. That means conversations focus on what matters to the client and how to find meaning in difficult moments.
He also draws on cognitive behavioral tools to identify unhelpful thinking and build new habits. When relationships are the concern, Jeffrey incorporates Gottman Method ideas to improve communication and repair patterns between partners.
He blends that with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) strategies when people want to accept hard feelings and still act toward their goals. Sessions are collaborative and geared to fit the client’s pace and priorities.
His background includes supporting people facing grief, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, blended family challenges, chronic illness, and substance concerns. Jeffrey frames setbacks as opportunities to learn rather than failures.
He prefers simple, direct language and practical steps clients can try between sessions. Jeffrey provides online options including video calls, phone, live chat, and text-based messaging.
Prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions that work with their day-to-day life.
Remote approaches that fit your life and relationships
Jeffrey uses a mix of approaches that translate well to online work. The Gottman Method focuses on improving how partners talk, resolve conflict, and rebuild connection using clear communication skills and small, practical exercises. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, teaches how to notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then take steps toward meaningful goals. Client-centered therapy centers conversations on your priorities and values, with the therapist following your lead and helping you make sense of choices.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey will talk with you about your goals, try different methods, and adjust plans based on what helps. That collaborative process means techniques are chosen together, and the emphasis stays on actions that match your values and day-to-day needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility for busy schedules. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation and teaching of interaction skills, phone sessions can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging fit quick check-ins or people who prefer typing. These options make it easier to attend sessions around work, caregiving, or travel while keeping continuity of care.
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Experience
6+ years
Licensed in
Ohio
Languages
English