Individual Therapy
When you’re struggling with anxiety and depression, it can take a toll on every aspect of your life. Having an individual therapist by your side can be empowering and powerful. Working with me, you get to be in charge as you explore your own needs and desires. Your autonomy is extremely important to me, so let’s make the uncomfortable comfortable as you grow.
Common Areas Explored in Therapy
Anxiety & Depression
Address and manage anxiety and depression to improve your overall well-being.
Dissatisfaction with Life
Explore and navigate the areas of your life causing dissatisfaction to create change.
Life Transitions
Changes in your life can wreak havoc on your mental health. Learn to grow from them.
Relationshp Issues
Sometimes overcoming relationship issues start with learning the role you play in it. Explore how your past may affect your relationships.
Trauma
Get guidance through the process of healing from past trauma or pain with tools to release and move forward with your life.
Self Identity
Dig deep to understand why you struggle with your identity and self sabotage to uncover your true self with a clear sense of purpose.
Therapy is a different experience for everyone.
Having an individual therapist by your side can be very powerful and empowering - especially if you’ve had negative experiences with therapy. But the therapy experience is as unique as you are. When you work with me, you get a space where you’re in charge but there’s balance. You won’t feel pushed into doing anything you don’t want to do but therapy is a place to make the uncomfortable comfortable and vice versa so you can find relief as you navigate your self discovery journey.
Let’s see if we’re a good fit for each other - schedule a free 15-minute consultation.
Dr. Jesse Smith, Ph.D, LMFT
Through your therapeutic journey, we’ll work collaboratively. Learn why helping others is my life’s purpose.
Individual Therapy FAQs
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I meet with clients virtually over a secure video chat. My clients are mostly from the Philadelphia-area but I accept clients from all over Pennsylvania.
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All sessions are currently being conducted via secure, HIPAA-compliant video platforms. In-person sessions are not offered at this time. The decision of whether to seek therapy via in-person sessions or virtually is a personal one with pro’s and con’s for each option. See our blog post about Online vs. In-Person Therapy for more information.
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We accept Aetna, Highmark (Blue Cross Blue Shield), and Quest insurance, however not all insurance plans cover mental health services with our providers. We are not Medicaid or Medicare providers. Please contact your insurance company to understand more about your coverage with our group and if teletherapy is covered. They may ask for information about us: our NPI number is 1972374585, our EIN is 874185062, and the CPT codes are 90791 and 90837. We do not participate in EAP programs.
For more information about private pay rates, see our Practice Information page.
See our blog post about Insurance vs. Private Pay for more information.
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Venting is normal human behavior but it’s not part of therapy. While client autonomy is extrememly important, therapy isn’t just a place to vent where you want someone to provide feedback or suggestions and guidance. While everyone’s needs are different, therapy is great for tackling hard areas of your life that are hindering you from moving forward and growing as a person.
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Sometimes it takes a while to find the right therapist - it can be a lot of trial and error. That’s why I offer a free consultation to see if we’re a good fit for each other.
Therapy is different for everyone. I try to strike a balance with my clients where I may push those who are complacent and allow space for people who are too hard on themselves. Your mental health provider should be flexible in their approach and I try to do exactly that with each client.