Jennifer Smith

Jennifer Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New Jersey with 23 years of clinical experience. She began her career after earning a BA in Psychology from Ithaca College and spent time working in a psychiatric hospital with patients of all ages, where she conducted psychological testing, co-led group therapy, and assisted with new patient intake.

She earned a Master of Social Work from Adelphi University and worked in the New York City Early Intervention Program before moving into clinical psychotherapy in community mental health settings in New York and then New Jersey. These roles provided experience with clients across the lifespan presenting a wide range of concerns.

Jennifer now serves as the Clinical Director of a small therapeutic school serving grades 6 through 12 in Central New Jersey. Her clinical work spans many presenting problems, including anxiety and social or school-related avoidance, obsessive compulsive disorder, depression and bipolar disorders, eating disorders, trauma and abuse, PTSD, self-injurious behaviors and suicidal ideation, anger management, personality disorders, reactive attachment disorder, those questioning gender identity, and issues related to parenting, family conflict, grief, coping with life changes, and self-esteem.

She believes that one approach does not fit all. After learning about a client and their goals, she blends different treatment approaches to meet individual needs and priorities. Jennifer describes her role as a flexible, non-judgmental, and empathetic listener who supports clients in recognizing and using their strengths to feel more empowered and confident.

Please note that she typically responds to messages and emails in the afternoons through approximately 7pm and is not available on weekends.