- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
- Practical skill building
About Jerra
Jerra Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi with three years of clinical experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, substance use concerns, and other life changes. Her practice lists social anxiety and phobia among the issues she focuses on.
She uses practical, action-oriented methods in sessions. Conversations often center on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. Clients learn small, doable steps to test new ways of responding to difficult moments.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a common part of her work, helping people notice patterns of thinking and try alternative responses. Mindfulness practices are used to build awareness and ease intense feelings when they arise.
She adapts each session to what the client needs at the moment, mixing structured exercises with moment-to-moment support. Sessions can include problem-solving for work strain, planning around substance use concerns, or practicing social skills for challenging situations.
Jerra emphasizes clear goals and steps that fit into daily life. She asks about what is most pressing and then focuses on practical tools clients can use between meetings. The aim is to reduce overwhelm and help people manage next steps with less guessing.
How CBT and Mindfulness work in online sessions
Jerra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions often include clear exercises and homework to practice between meetings, which can help with anxiety, low mood, and coping with social situations.Mindfulness Therapy in her work focuses on helping people notice sensations, thoughts, and emotions without getting swept away by them. These practices are short and concrete, and they can be useful for managing intense feelings or reducing reactivity in stressful moments.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and then chooses methods together, adjusting as needed. That collaborative decision making helps match technique to what the client wants to address.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, or allow for brief check-ins when schedules are tight. Consider what will help you attend consistently and mention that when you complete the matching questionnaire.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she work with?
Her listed areas include stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family problems, addictions, trauma, anger, self-esteem, and social anxiety and phobia.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She adapts sessions to what a person needs in the moment, combining cognitive-behavioral and mindfulness approaches with practical problem solving.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience working as a counselor in clinical settings.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.