Jennifer Smith , LCSW

Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 23 years of clinical experience in New Jersey. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, grief, depression, parenting strains, anger, and mood concerns including bipolar disorder. She also supports people dealing with family problems, trauma and abuse, and LGBT-related issues.

Her background began with a BA in Psychology from Ithaca College and early clinical work in a psychiatric hospital. She completed a Master of Social Work at Adelphi University and later worked in New York City’s Early Intervention Program. Over the years she has worked in community mental health settings in New York and New Jersey.

Jennifer has experience across many presentations, including social and school avoidance, OCD, eating disorders, attachment issues, self-injurious behaviors, and PTSD. She has also held the role of Clinical Director at a small therapeutic school for grades 6-12 in Central New Jersey, which involved supervising clinical work and helping shape treatment plans.

She describes an approach that adapts to each person rather than using a single method for everyone. Jennifer draws on several clinical methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy, chosen based on a person’s goals and needs.

People who reach out can expect a straightforward, listening-oriented style. Communication is handled on weekdays with messages typically answered in the afternoons through about 7pm. Weekend contact is not part of her routine.

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