Jeffrey Smart, LPCC - Therapist in Ohio

Person-centered approach
Values-based work
Substance and mood support

About Jeffrey

Jeffrey Smart is an Ohio-based licensed professional clinical counselor (LPCC) with six years of clinical experience. He focuses on common life challenges that can get in the way of day-to-day functioning and personal goals. Jeffrey aims to help people adapt after major life events, manage mood or substance concerns, and rebuild direction when things feel off course.

Jeffrey uses a person-centered and existential style that keeps the client's goals central. Sessions are described as a collaborative conversation rather than an expert lecture. He emphasizes listening without judgment and helping people find their own sense of meaning and purpose.

In practical terms he works with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, and substance use concerns, along with relationship issues and career stress. He also supports people facing life transitions, caregiver strain, and challenges related to aging or chronic illness. Coping with natural or human-caused disaster is included among his focus areas.

Jeffrey draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, cognitive behavioral methods, and client-centered techniques to help people clarify values and take manageable steps toward change. He also incorporates existential perspectives to address questions about purpose and meaning.

He has integrated online video counseling into his practice in recent years. Prospective clients who want telehealth should confirm current session options before scheduling.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify what matters most, and take actions that match their values. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and managing life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and then practicing new skills to change those patterns. It can help with mood, anxiety, and many stress-related concerns. Client-centered therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience, offering nonjudgmental listening and support to help clients find their own direction.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Jeffrey works collaboratively to choose strategies based on a person's goals, needs, and preferences. He will talk through options and adjust methods as progress and priorities become clearer.

Jeffrey has recently added video counseling to his practice, so online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule. Online work can reduce travel time, allow quicker check-ins between appointments, and make it simpler to keep appointments during a work break or a caregiving day. Confirm the current session options before booking to ensure they match your needs and setup.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety AddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsDepression

Also works with

Trauma and abuse GriefAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCancerCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shame Hospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces Issues Money and financial issues Mood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Credentials

Ohio

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Jeffrey help with?

He works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe his therapeutic style?

His style is person-centered and existential, focusing on the client’s goals and meaning. He uses collaborative conversations rather than directive advice.

What is his professional background?

He has six years of clinical experience working with a broad range of life issues and mental health concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

He is an LPCC licensed in Ohio and practices from that state.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English and he is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

He has incorporated online video counseling into his practice recently. Confirm current session options before booking to be sure they meet your needs.

How does payment and cost work?

Cost varies with location and the therapist’s scheduling; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What steps do I take to begin working together?

Use the Start Therapy button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist’s availability.