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LPCC, LPC

Jocelyn Smith, LPCC, LPC

  • Experience5 years
  • LocationOhio
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Coping with life changes, and ADHD
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jocelyn

Jocelyn Smith is a licensed Ohio therapist who works with people facing stress, anxiety, life transitions, and ADHD-related challenges. She emphasizes practical coping skills and emotional resilience, guiding clients toward clearer thinking and steadier daily functioning.

Background and approach

With five years of clinical experience, Jocelyn combines professional training with a compassionate stance to create a safe space for exploration and growth. Her practice favors evidence-informed methods that help clients develop tools for managing symptoms and navigating change.

Jocelyn collaborates with each person to identify their strengths, tailor strategies to real-life demands, and track progress over time. She aims to foster greater confidence and clarity so clients can move forward with more ease and purpose.

Jocelyn holds LPCC and LPC credentials and provides therapy to people in Ohio. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental, balancing practical interventions with attention to internal experience.

Clients can expect a partnership focused on building sustainable skills and deeper self-understanding.

Integrating therapeutic approaches in online care



Internal Family Systems emphasizes listening to and understanding the different parts of a person - for example protective or reactive parts - and works toward greater internal harmony. This approach can help people reduce inner conflict and feel more in charge of their responses to stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and shifting patterns through practical exercises and behavioral experiments. CBT is often useful for anxiety, stress management, and building concrete coping strategies for everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jocelyn collaborates with clients to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and personal preferences. She tailors sessions based on ongoing feedback so treatment stays relevant and useful.

Online therapy offers flexible access to care through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing clients to engage from locations that work for them and to choose formats that fit their day-to-day life. These options make it easier to maintain consistent work on goals while balancing other responsibilities.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does Jocelyn commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, coping with life changes, and ADHD-related challenges using targeted strategies to help manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
What is her general therapeutic style and approach?
Her work blends compassionate support with practical, evidence-based techniques including CBT, mindfulness methods, and Internal Family Systems to help clients build effective coping skills.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jocelyn has five years of professional experience delivering psychotherapy and applying a range of evidence-informed interventions in her practice.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She holds LPCC and LPC credentials and practices in Ohio; licence details include OH LPCC E.2404129 and PA LPC PC015194 as provided.
Does she provide services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Available session formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are fees and payment structured?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are offered through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Pennsylvania, Ohio

Languages

English