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Jessica Smith

Jessica Smith

LPC

Texas

Career and life transitions counselor

Profile summary

Credentials
LPC
License
LPC, Texas ยท 66652
NPI
1346121787
Experience
10 years
Languages
English
Location
Texas

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp.

  • Work and wellbeing
  • Goal focused
  • Warm and direct

About Jessica

Jessica Smith is an LPC in Texas with 10 years of experience supporting people through life and career transitions. She works with clients who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or ready to make a change. Jessica aims to help people find clarity and reconnect with what matters in work and wellbeing.

Her approach starts with listening closely and creating a trusting space. She encourages honest conversation and brings warmth and plain talk to sessions. Together with each person, she sets practical goals that reflect their values and daily life.

Jessica uses a mix of methods to address relationship challenges, grief, self-esteem, and the stress of caregiving or blended family changes. She helps people untangle patterns like codependency, control issues, and communication problems so they can make clearer choices.

Clients often come with work-related questions - changing careers, returning to work after a break, or feeling unfulfilled at a job. Jessica supports planning and problem solving so steps toward a new direction feel manageable rather than overwhelming.

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She combines empathy with practical exercises and reflections aimed at building confidence. People leave sessions with concrete ideas to try between meetings and a clearer sense of purpose.

If you want a thoughtful space to sort out relationship struggles, midlife shifts, or financial stress, Jessica focuses on helping you move forward with intention and steadier self-trust.

Approaches that guide online collaboration

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and responding to each person's unique experience. It emphasizes empathy and acceptance so clients can explore what matters to them and clarify goals related to work and wellbeing.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts and behaviors keep problems in place. It uses practical exercises and simple experiments to change unhelpful patterns that affect mood, confidence, and decision making at work and in relationships.

Jessica will work with clients to find the approaches that fit best. Figuring out the right method is a collaborative process that depends on goals, needs, and personal style. She checks in regularly and adjusts plans so the work stays relevant and actionable.

If you prefer online options, confirm the specific session formats before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and let clients connect from wherever their schedule fits. Licensed professionals can use different formats to match your rhythm and goals, and Jessica will help identify what will work for you.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Relationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesPostpartum depressionSelf-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Jungian TherapyMotivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jessica commonly address?

She helps people with relationship problems, grief, self-esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching around work and wellbeing. Additional focuses include blended family issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and communication problems.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is collaborative, warm, and straightforward. She listens closely, encourages honest conversation, and sets practical goals with clients.

What is her background and experience?

She holds a Licensed Professional Counselor credential and has practiced for 10 years working with people through life and career transitions.

Where is she based and licensed?

She is based in Texas and holds the TX LPC credential.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are available?

The biography does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking through the platform.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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