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- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Communication problems
About Jerra
LPC in Mississippi with 3 years of experience, Jerra Smith focuses on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, depression, family concerns, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in her work. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients. Jerra holds an MS and practices as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Mississippi.
Jerra adapts sessions to what each person needs in the moment. She uses CBT to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and mindfulness to build present-moment skills. In practice this means talking through current struggles, testing new ways of responding, and practicing simple awareness exercises between meetings.
Her background includes work with people facing substance use concerns alongside mood and anxiety symptoms. She also addresses communication problems, co-morbidity, dependent personality traits, family problems, and workplace stress. Sessions often cover practical skills for managing anger, shame, or guilt and steps for repairing strained relationships.
Jerra describes her approach as collaborative and pragmatic. She helps people set clear, manageable goals and tracks progress across sessions. Homework and brief skills practice are commonly used to reinforce what was discussed in-session.
People can expect a direct, problem-focused style that blends thinking-based techniques with mindfulness. The focus is on clear strategies for day-to-day coping and measurable changes rather than abstract theory.
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How CBT and Mindfulness shape online sessions
CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. Online work using CBT often involves talking through recent situations, setting small behavioral experiments, and using brief exercises between sessions to track results.Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to reduce reactivity and increase tolerance of difficult feelings. In online sessions these skills are introduced in short, guided practices and reviewed in follow-up conversation to see what helped in daily life.
Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, current needs, and preferences and then suggest which methods to try. Adjustments are made over time based on what the client finds useful.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking because the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when a short follow-up is helpful. They also let people practice skills in their normal routines so lessons translate more directly into day-to-day life.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jerra address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, depression, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes. Additional focuses include communication problems, co-morbidity, and workplace issues.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
Her documented approaches are Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Mindfulness Therapy. She combines thinking-focused techniques with mindfulness skills for practical coping.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has three years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor. That experience includes work with substance use concerns alongside mood and anxiety symptoms.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not specify formats. Check the therapist's scheduling page for exact session types offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing depends on your location.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to get started.
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