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Jerry Smith, LCSW

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

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!

Professional experience

38yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions Relationships Family conflicts Depression

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

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

GA LCSW CSW001614

Reviews

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Great therapist !

Written on Aug 14, 2024 after therapy with Jerry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues

Very good listener and gives good advice.

Written on Aug 02, 2024 after therapy with Jerry for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and grief

Jerry has been a phenomenal therapist and really helped me re-evaluate how I look at different aspects of my life. I was extremely nervous going into therapy but he's helped me hone in and focus on the things that matter while also providing guidance. I would recommend every time.

Written on Jul 14, 2024 after therapy with Jerry for 1 year and 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts

Jerry is always a pleasure to talk to!

Written on Nov 06, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 2 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, and adhd

Jerry has been a lifesaver. Supportive but gives me straight forward advice and helps me work through areas that I often don’t realize need my attention.

Written on Oct 24, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 6 months on issues concerning family conflicts, and intimacy-related issues

He's an excellent listener. He offers methods to change your mindset to be more positive. Gave a few homework assignments that helped me express myself and come back to reality. He has a very calm demeanor that radiates that everything will be alright.

Written on Sep 29, 2023 after therapy with Jerry for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes