My focus is on a variety of life issues that impede the unique potential of the individual. These include substance abuse and dependency, Schizophrenia and Bipolar Disorder, anxiety, depression, and trauma as well as major life events that happen to us all. I works with people from all walks of life including children, couples, and adults. Person centered counseling is not a platform on which one seeks advice or fears being judged, as if “under the microscope”. Rather it is a collaborative conversation based on unconditional positive regard, in which counselor and client journey together towards the client’s realization of meaning and goals.
What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?
Our first session is primarily and fact finding session in which a get a basic understanding of your history and the history of what you have been dealing. We will also get to know each other and begin building rapport.
Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.
To connect with people and develop an understanding of what they are going through as well as traveling with them on their journey through difficult times in their lives
About Jeffrey Smart
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Experiential Therapy
My approach to counseling is person centered / existential and is concerned primarily with a person’s goals, aspirations, and realization of meaning. I view life “problems” not as impediments to attaining goals but as opportunities.
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
The techniques and practices of CBT find their roots in Stoic philosophy and are useful for helping the client find their way when confronted with a verity of issues