- CBT and mindfulness
- Work and wellbeing
- Skill focused
About Jerra
Jerra Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Mississippi. She brings three years of counseling experience and focuses on practical help for everyday problems. Jerra aims to make therapy straightforward and respectful. She works to empower people to make changes that fit their life.
Jerra has helped people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship strain. She also supports those dealing with addiction, trauma and abuse, anger, low self-esteem, and bipolar concerns. Work and wellbeing issues and workplace stress are among the topics she addresses.
Her style adapts to what a person needs in the moment. Sessions mix thinking-focused techniques with mindfulness. That means clients often learn skills to change unhelpful thoughts and ways to calm or refocus in stressful moments.
Jerra pays attention to communication problems, co-morbidity, problems with substance use, and challenges like guilt, shame, isolation, and infidelity. She also works with people facing life transitions such as pregnancy and childbirth or other major changes.
People can expect clear, practical steps and space to talk through difficult feelings. Jerra emphasizes respect, collaboration, and building everyday skills. She invites prospective clients to consider what they want to change and to take the next step toward scheduling a session.
How CBT and Mindfulness Translate to Online Work
Jerra uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Mindfulness Therapy in ways that fit daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. It helps people spot unhelpful thinking and try new behaviors to feel and function better. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices. Those skills can reduce reactivity and help people notice emotions without getting swept away.Choosing the right approach is a shared process. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they try methods that feel manageable and adjust them over time so the work fits real life.
If you are considering online therapy, check which session formats are offered before booking. Online options can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems actually happen. Confirm the exact session formats available, then plan sessions around work, family, and other daily demands.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
3+ years
Credentials
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Jerra help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, anger, self-esteem problems, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is practical and client-centered. She adapts to what someone needs in the moment and focuses on building useful skills.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
Jerra has three years of experience working as a counselor with a range of concerns including substance use and workplace issues.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - practicing in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps start the process of working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.