Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Depression
How Jerry works
- Not listed
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Tennessee
- Years in practice
- 23
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Jerry
Jerry Smith is an LPC with 23 years of experience who helps people handle stress, anxiety, grief, depression, trauma, and anger. He presents a calm and direct style that focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. He reminds clients that they know their story best and that therapy builds on their strengths.
In sessions he listens for what matters most to each person. He uses straightforward tools and conversations to reduce intense reactions and improve daily functioning.
Background and approach
He will talk through ways to manage panic, ease social anxiety, and cope with memories of past harm. Jerry pays attention to emotions like guilt, shame, and the struggle to forgive. He helps people sort through those feelings so they can make choices that fit their values.
He also supports people working through grief and loss, helping them find ways to carry on with meaning. With nearly a quarter century in practice, he brings steady experience to each meeting. He encourages small experiments and practical skills that can make a real difference day to day.
Sessions are collaborative and paced to match what each person needs. Jerry provides services in English and offers online formats that can fit into busy lives. He accepts international clients and works with common concerns such as panic attacks and post-traumatic stress.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and he aims to make the process clear and manageable.
What Jerry works with
Everything Jerry lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Jerry's practice.
Approaches that translate well to online care
Jerry uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on clear skills and active problem solving. One frequent approach emphasizes managing strong emotions through grounding and paced breathing, which helps with panic attacks and sudden anger by teaching simple steps to reduce intensity. Another common technique involves processing trauma and intrusive memories through structured talk and gradual exposure, aimed at reducing avoidance and helping people regain control over daily life.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will ask about goals, past responses to care, and personal preferences, then try methods that fit those needs. Clients and therapist review what helps and adjust the plan as they go, keeping the collaboration practical and goal-oriented.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone session, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. Video lets people keep face-to-face contact, phone can work when bandwidth is limited, live chat offers a quick check-in, and messaging supports ongoing reflection between sessions. These options make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life and maintain steady progress.
Questions people ask about Jerry
What concerns does he commonly address?
He works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, anger, and depression. He also focuses on issues like guilt and shame, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, and social anxiety.
What is his general therapy style?
His style is practical and collaborative. He listens, suggests concrete tools, and helps clients try small changes between sessions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 23 years of professional experience in counseling and mental health work. That background informs his steady, practice-focused approach.
What credentials and location are listed?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Tennessee. His practice is based in Tennessee.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English. He also accepts international clients who communicate in English.
What session formats are offered online?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. This variety helps match different needs and schedules.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Pricing depends on the chosen plan and region.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability. The process guides you through the next steps.