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Jessica Smith, LMSW

Therapist

My Approach to Therapy

With over 15 years in the mental health field, I’m passionate about creating a supportive, collaborative space where you feel seen, heard, and empowered on your healing journey. My experience spans diverse settings, from crisis intervention to outpatient care. As a dedicated advocate for mental health in communities of color, I strive to provide culturally responsive care that bridges the gap for BIPOC individuals seeking meaningful support.


Specialties & Areas of Focus

  • Anxiety & Depression

  • Culturally Responsive Care for BIPOC Individuals

  • Life Transitions

  • Parenting Support

  • Relationship Issues

  • Self-Esteem

  • Trauma


Therapeutic Modalities

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Holistic & Person-Centered Therapy

  • Mindfulness

  • Solution-Focused Therapy


Education & Credentials

  • Licensed Master of Social Work (LMSW) - State of Connecticut

  • Master of Social Work (MSW) - Southern Connecticut State University


Throughout my career, I’ve worked across diverse settings—including inpatient, outpatient, substance use treatment, and crisis intervention—providing individual, group, and family therapy, as well as professional development for clinicians. 


Client Focus

  • Individuals, Couples, Families

  • Children, Adolescents, Adults

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Healing is personal.

Your therapy should be, too.

Let's build a plan that honors your story and supports your growth.

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