Jerry Smith, LCSW, CSW - Therapist in Georgia

Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Homework focused

About Jerry

Jerry Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Georgia with 38 years of experience. He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career questions, coping with life changes, coaching and ADHD among his focus areas.

He has worked across many settings over his career. That includes foster-care services, assisted living for older adults, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health and substance use programs, and correctional facilities. He also taught as an adjunct professor of psychology for twelve years.

Jerry uses a client-centered approach, which means sessions focus on the person’s priorities and goals. He also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, which looks at patterns of thoughts and behaviors and practical steps to change them. He expects clients to try homework tasks between sessions to apply new skills.

In sessions he helps people name what feels stuck and develop small, achievable steps forward. He can help with relationship strain, parenting challenges, addiction concerns, grief, and common anxiety symptoms. He also lists work with aging and geriatric issues, blended family matters, body image, and recovery from disasters as additional focus areas.

His style is straightforward and goal-oriented, with an emphasis on identifying realistic actions. Prospective clients should confirm current session options and scheduling details when they request a first appointment.

How his approaches are used in online sessions

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on what the client wants to work on. In practice this means the therapist listens for the person's priorities and helps shape sessions around those goals. It is useful for sorting out relationship, parenting, and life change questions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors interact. Sessions often include identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying small behavioral experiments or homework to test new ways of coping. This approach is commonly used for anxiety, mood, and some addictive behaviors.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit best with their needs, goals, and preferences. That discussion helps set practical short-term goals and the kinds of exercises to try between sessions.

Confirm the current session formats before booking so you know what is offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, cut travel time, and allow check-ins during work breaks or evenings. Some formats may be simpler for quick check-ins while others support longer, in-depth work; verify which formats are available when scheduling.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesBlended family issuesBody imageCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgiveness Guilt and shame Infidelity Isolation / loneliness Jealousy Men's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacks Phobias Post-traumatic stress Prejudice and discrimination Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Experience

38+ years

Listed in

Georgia

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?

He lists stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career, coping with life changes, coaching and ADHD among his main areas.

How does he approach therapy?

He uses a client-centered approach that emphasizes the client's goals, and also uses cognitive behavioral therapy to work on thoughts and behaviors and practical steps to change them.

What is his background and experience?

He has 38 years of experience working in foster care, assisted living, psychiatric hospitals, outpatient mental health and substance use programs, and correctional facilities.

Which credentials and location are listed?

He holds LCSW and CSW credentials and practices in Georgia.

Are sessions available in other languages?

Sessions are offered in English only.

Does he accept international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

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

What should I do to start a first session?

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