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Hello and welcome to my profile! I have been a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Georgia for almost 30 years (since 1993) working in all areas of Mental Health. I’ve worked with foster-care families as well as with families who had children with various developmental disabilities. In addition, I have worked with geriatric clients residing in Assisted Living Facilities. In between these two populations, I have also worked in psychiatric hospitals, acute Mental Health outpatient facilities, Alcohol and Drug outpatient facilities as well as both jails and penitentiaries with clients who had both addictions and mental health issues ranging from Bipolar Disorder, Schizophrenia and Major Depressive Disorders, just to name a few. I have extensive experience working with clients with both relationship and self-esteem issues, along with being an Adjunct Professor of Psychology for twelve years. My approach to therapy is always “Client-Centered” which means that I meet you where you are and assist you in identifying your stuck points and your goals that YOU want to accomplish with therapy. Remember, this is your life and not mine, therefore only you know what is best for you! As your therapist, my role is simple and yet complex – to hold up a mirror and allow you to identify both your needs and wants and assist you in developing the best course of action for you to take with the least amount of resistance. By the way, I do give homework assignments and completion is critical to your therapeutic progress. Come – take my hand and let us walk and talk together for a little while, because there is indeed a bright and shiny light at the end of your tunnel!
Additional areas of focus:Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Blended Family Issues, Body Image, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Infidelity, Isolation / Loneliness, Jealousy, Men's Issues, Midlife Crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Multicultural Concerns, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic Stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Love, Smoking/Vaping Cessation, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Workplace Issues
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Jerry is great.
Written on Sep 01, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
Jerry is a like friend, therapist, and cool dad all in one. He gives it to you straight but with a gentle touch and holds you to it. Also can tell when you’re regressing and helps keep you realize that the “journey” is beautiful and can be messy but it’s all part of the journey.
Written on Jul 03, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 3 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues
I've had 1 session with Jerry and found it very useful. Thoughtful and sincere discussion!
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning addictions, and coping with life changes
Simply amazing and sincere gives very helpful advice!
Written on May 11, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Great guy. Had revelations on the first session! Highly recommend.
Written on Apr 22, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, and anger management
I’d recommend Mr. Jerry to anyone. He is full of wisdom and has such a calming presence. I truly appreciate him.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Jerry is great and he listens to what I what I was really going through. I never thought talking to a therapist would really highlight some of the things I really realized I needed to adjust in my life. I really appreciate his guidance and advice
Written on Feb 22, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 4 months
Jerry help me gain some clarity on things that I need to do in my life.
Written on Nov 07, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and career difficulties
Great listener and Dr. Smith is very knowledgeable when it came too my thoughts and issues. Comes off and very experienced in his field. Which is really comforting .
Written on Oct 17, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Jerry is very professional, gets straight to the point, is direct, intentional and supportive. I’ve had a number of counselors in my life and Jerry has honestly been those most help in “getting down to the point” of our conversations. Jerry is the man!
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Jerry was excellent. He helped me so much
Written on Sep 14, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 5 months on issues concerning depression, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
Jerry is super great and super professional. Asks all the right questions at the right time. I would highly recommend him to anyone. As my first therapist I'm highly satisfied with my experiences with him.
Written on Aug 17, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
I've had a few therapists over a long period of time and I always ouind up ending therapy even though I needed it! I never felt my therapists understood me and sessions always felt line marking time. I wasn't feeling better and they didn't give me any concrete edits to battle my depression. Jerry isn't like that! I feel like he is always engaged throughly in our sessions and v that he cares about what I'm going through. I also NEVER get the feeling he's judging me for how I've learned to adapt and incorporate my past into the person I am today. He works with the me that is now. I have the feeling he tailors his approach based on the individual...I don't feel the need to address what made me how I am (since I love who I am for the most part), instead we work through the situations and feelings that put me in a negative space. I know Jerry's approach is the reason this therapy is actually working and that I'm feeling my most healthy as well as why my grief isn't swallowing me whole!
I recommend this app, and Jerry, to EVERYONE. Even on Facebook!
Written on Jul 28, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd
Jerry was very intuitive and a great listener. His experience comes through in a way that I found helpful and pertinent. I would recommend him to anyone who needs some direction or tools to help with everything from the everyday stresses to sudden, unexpected, tragic loss. I am a stronger person after working with him.
Written on May 16, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I send messages as instances arise and I feel good when he responds to them.
Written on May 11, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Mr. Smith is excellent!
Written on May 04, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 6 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and eating disorders
I immediately liked him. He's understanding, kind, patient and honest. Very pleased to been matched with him.
Written on May 02, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem
He gets to the heart of the matter. That is important
Written on Apr 12, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
The type of therapy that Jerry Smith provides is person-centered and very straightforward. He challenged me to explore deeper in order to get to the root of my challenges in life. If you are ready, Jerry Smith is the therapist that will help you change the dynamics of your life!
Written on Mar 27, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
He is great at what he does, he listens and asks the question promptly just so I never overthink myself. I would recommend all my friends and family. Great man for the job.
Written on Feb 22, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jerry is one of the kindest people on earth. He sat there and listened to me and soaked up everything I was saying, the responded accordingly. This is my first time trying our therapy, and Jerry has made me feel so comfortable expressing my emotions. 10/10 would recommend Jerry.
Written on Feb 14, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Jerry is great. He keeps me on track.
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Jerry has definitely helped me in my journey. He is very kind and professional. I enjoyed talking to him, it was as if I’ve known him forever. He is very attentive to what you’re saying as long as you speak honestly about your trauma. He will help you break down what your really feeling even if you yourself don’t really know what’s going on inside. Really grateful to have been able to with with him :)
Written on Jan 13, 2022 after therapy with Jerry for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
Jerry is my personal hype man! He always uplifts me during hard times. He keeps the ball rolling during our sessions and I feel like we accomplish a lot during our sessions.
Written on Sep 29, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
I found Jerry to be a valuable resource when I was facing a major career challenge. He acknowledged and validated my concerns and made me feel heard.
He helped me to evaluate/give context to my dad's recent passing, which
helped me to heal some unresolved issues. In short, I looked forward to our sessions because I knew there would be space for me to critically explore important issues and leave feeling more empowered about my life.
Written on Sep 12, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
I have only been working with Jerry on a few sessions and I can already see changes within myself and behavior. I feel less anxious and more clear in my emotions. I am learning to express myself in a healthy way within my relationship. Jerry listens and provides you the insight you need to understand yourself better. I have truly enjoyed our sessions.
Written on Aug 20, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Mr. Jerry is a great therapist and counselor. We had a few sessions so far and he definitely listens and gives great advice that makes you really look deeply within yourself. I highly recommend Mr. Jerry.
Written on Aug 14, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and sleeping disorders
Great grest great!
Written on Aug 01, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
He's a very open minded , cool man. We are only a few sessions in but I feel like I will be making progress with him as my counselor (-:
Written on Jul 20, 2021 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd
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