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Jason Smith

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Jason Smith, LCSW

Florida

LCSW - Anger and Stress

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Key details

  • CredentialsLCSW
  • LicenseLCSW, Florida / SW10075
  • NPI1619335429
  • Experience15 years
  • LanguagesEnglish
  • LocationFlorida

About

  • CBT techniques
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Solution focused work

About Jason

Jason Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Florida with 15 years of experience. He works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, depression, stress, anger, relationship issues, and parenting challenges. Sessions focus on practical steps people can use right away rather than abstract theory.

In sessions Jason draws from client-centered methods and cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that fuel stress and anger. He also uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused ideas to set small, achievable goals. Conversations are direct and often include straightforward feedback and occasional humor.

Jason has worked in a variety of settings over his career and has experience with mood disorders, grief, trauma and addiction-related concerns. He helps people who struggle with sleep, self-esteem, career decisions, and coping with life changes. He also supports those managing compassion fatigue and the challenges of parenting.

Practical tools are a regular part of his work. Clients often practice new ways to respond to frustration, try behavior experiments between sessions, or build short routines to reduce daily stress. He explains methods in everyday language and focuses on skills people can use in real situations.

Jason asks clients to set clear goals together and checks progress along the way. If someone needs a different approach, he helps arrange referrals or adjustments. To begin, readers should use the site button to view online therapy options and complete the short matching questionnaire.

How sessions work

How his approaches translate to online sessions

Client-centered work focuses on the person’s goals and experiences. It involves active listening and reflecting what the client says to help them notice patterns. This approach can help with anger that comes from ongoing relationship stress or parenting strain.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. In practice this means identifying thought patterns that increase anger and testing small behavioral changes to see what helps. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and anger management.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jason will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. He discusses options, tries techniques, and adjusts plans based on what helps in day-to-day life.

Confirm current session options before booking since the original biography does not list specific online formats. Many people appreciate online sessions because they can fit them into the workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when time is tight. Talk with the therapist during the matching step about session length and whether video or another format will be used so arrangements match personal preferences.

Areas of focus

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsParenting issuesAnger managementCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseGriefSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does he work with?

He works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, relationship and parenting concerns among other issues.

What is his therapy style?

He uses a direct, client-centered approach with practical feedback and occasional humor to teach new skills.

How much experience does he have?

He has 15 years of experience providing mental health and behavioral counseling.

What are his credentials and location?

He is an LCSW licensed in Florida and practices with that credential.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does he work with international clients?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions priced?

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

How do I get started?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.

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