I am a licensed therapist in Florida that is passionate about working with diverse individuals and families. I have experience in helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, lgbtq+ related challenges, trauma and abuse, motivation, life changes, self esteem, and confidence. I believe in treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion to empower them to achieve their treatment goals. I will tailor our dialog and treatment plan to meet your unique and specific needs. It takes courage to seek out a more fulfilling and happier life and to take the first steps towards a change. I am here to support & empower you in that journey.
Additional areas of focus: Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Expats, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Fertility Issues, Forgiveness, Gender Dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW20038
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jalia Hurst-Smart. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Jalia is very relatable and her session format makes it really easy and comfortable to open up about things
Written on Feb 29, 2024 after therapy with Jalia for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, and adhd
We have just started working together, but I had a good gut feeling from our first meeting that I will be able to be honest with her. That’s important in my case.
Written on Oct 26, 2023 after therapy with Jalia for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd