01 · Who Jocelyn works with

Jocelyn works with stress, Anxiety, coping with life changes and ADHD

Jocelyn lists 3 specialisms. Specialisms are the subjects Jocelyn chose to list first, which is the closest a listing gets to “this is my actual practice”.

02 · In Jocelyn's own words

What Jocelyn says about the work

Reproduced in full and unedited - not summarised, not tightened, not rewritten in a house voice.

As a licensed therapist in Ohio, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating stress, anxiety, life transitions, and ADHD-related challenges. My approach is grounded in compassionate, evidence-based strategies that help clients develop practical coping skills and build emotional resilience.

I understand that seeking therapy takes courage, and I'm committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where you can explore your experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. Drawing from my professional training and years of clinical experience, I work collaboratively with clients to address their unique needs and strengths.

My therapeutic approach is designed to empower you, helping you develop tools to manage life's complexities with greater confidence and clarity. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, adapting to significant life changes, or seeking support for ADHD-related concerns, I'm here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and self-discovery.

Jocelyn Smith, on the BetterHelp listing · read 9 Oct 2026

03 · How Jocelyn works

The 3 approaches Jocelyn lists, in plain English

These are the clinical methods Jocelyn lists. The descriptions are Maker Therapy's, not Jocelyn's - a general explanation of what each method is, so the list means something before you have spoken to anybody. They are not a claim about how Jocelyn runs a session.

Cognitive Behavioural TherapyCBT

Structured, present-focused work on the loop between what you think, how you feel and what you then do. Usually means noticing a thought pattern in the room, testing it against evidence, and practising something different between sessions. Among the most heavily researched talking therapies for depression and anxiety.

Mindfulness-Based TherapyMBCT

Trains attention on what is happening right now - body, breath, the thought as it arrives - so distress can be observed rather than automatically acted on. Strongest evidence is in preventing depression from recurring, and it is usually taught as a practice you keep doing outside the session.

Internal Family SystemsIFS

Treats the mind as made up of parts - the critic, the one who withdraws, the one that keeps everything running - each of which is trying to protect you. The work is getting to know them rather than overruling them.

04 · What happens next

From this page to a first session

Jocelyn practises through BetterHelp, so the route in is BetterHelp's. This is that sequence, written by Maker Therapy from the platform's published process - not a description of Jocelyn's own practice, and not a promise about how quickly anything happens.

1. A questionnaire, not a booking form

   BetterHelp opens with a set of questions about what you are dealing with, what you want from therapy, and any preferences on the therapist. You are not booking Jocelyn at this point.

2. Naming Jocelyn specifically

   BetterHelp matches algorithmically by default, so asking for Jocelyn is a step you have to take. There is a field for requesting a specific therapist during sign-up, and you can switch afterwards from your account. Starting from a link on this page does not by itself assign you to Jocelyn.

3. If the caseload is full

   You will be offered somebody else rather than put on a waitlist. Worth knowing, because it is easy to assume a match is the person you asked for.

4. The first conversation

   A first session is typically history and orientation: what brought you, what has been tried, what you want to be different. It is also where the questions in the next section belong.

5. If the fit is wrong

   Changing therapist on BetterHelp does not need a reason. A first session that does not click is common and is not a verdict on therapy. That option existing is the main practical difference between a platform and a private practice.

05 · Before you commit

2 questions worth asking Jocelyn

Built from what Jocelyn actually lists, so they are answerable and specific rather than generic. Maker Therapy's, not Jocelyn's - Jocelyn has not seen them and is under no obligation to answer any of them.

• “You list both Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Internal Family Systems. Which do you lean on with someone like me?”

  Those two point in different directions - one structured and led by the therapist, the other led by you. The answer tells you what the sessions will actually feel like.

• “How do you handle the gap between sessions if something comes up?”

  On BetterHelp this varies a great deal by therapist. Better to know the rhythm now than to discover it on a bad week.

06 · Practical details

Credentials and licensing

Credential

LPCC

Licensed in

Ohio

Licence

OH LPCC E.2404129, PA LPC PC015194

Licence number

PC015194

Licence expires

28 Feb 2027

NPI

1508570698

Years in practice

5

Gender

Female

Languages

English

International clients

Not accepted

Listed since

12 Jun 2026

07 · Provenance

Where every line on this page came from

Jocelyn's name, credential, state, subjects, approaches and biography are read from BetterHelp's therapist roster, which Maker Therapy re-reads once a day; this page reflects the reading taken on 9 Oct 2026. The licence number and NPI are cross-checked against public registers.

The plain-English method descriptions, the first-session walkthrough and the questions are written by Maker Therapy and labelled as such wherever they appear.

Maker Therapy is not BetterHelp, does not take bookings, and has not met Jocelyn. There are no reviews or ratings on this page because we have no way to verify one. If you start therapy through a link here, we may be paid a commission - it does not change your price and it does not affect who appears here or in what order.

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