Jennifer Sims
Counselor, Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), Psychotherapist
Hello there! My name is Jennifer Smith. I am licensed Mental Health Counselor (LPC) and the Owner/Founder of LifeSpark Counseling and Coaching.
I work with a wide range of issues including: depression, anxiety, unresolved emotional issues, grief and loss, relational/family concerns, and substance abuse. I also love providing counseling to couples as well. I utilize modalities including CBT, EFT, DBT, SFT, Gottman approach amongst others, feel free to check out my website at www.findyourlifespark.com. I look forward to meeting with you and learning more about how I can encourage you during this time or season of your journey through life.
Practice hours (EDT)
Areas of focus
Areas of expertise
- Aging
- Alcohol Use
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Burnout
- Career
- Cognitive Functioning
- Conflict Resolution
- Depression
- Divorce
- Drug Use
- End of Life
- Infidelity
- Life Transitions
- Loneliness/Isolation
- Panic
- Peer Difficulties
- Performance Anxiety
- Personal Growth
- Physical Stress
- Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Relationship Violence/Stalking/Harassment
- Relationship(s) with Friends/Roommates
- Relationship(s) with Parents/Children/Family
- Relationship(s) with Partner/Husband/Wife
- School Concerns
- Self-Esteem
- Social Anxiety
- Spiritual/Religious Concerns
- Substance Use
- Women's Issues
- Work/Life Balance
Age groups
- Young adults (18-30)
- Adults (31-64)
- Seniors (65 or older)
Special groups
- Veterans
Treatment specialties
Therapeutic modalities
- Couples Therapy
- Individual Therapy
Treatments
- Christian Counseling
- Coaching
- Cognitive Restructuring
- Behavior Therapy
- Faith-Based Therapy
- Positive Psychology
- Schema Focused Therapy
- Anger Management
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Gottman Method
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Training
- Motivational Interviewing
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Remote options
- Voice
- Video
Payment options
$70 — $99per session
Insurance
In-network coverage provided for the following insurance companies
- Aetna – Virginia
- Anthem – Virginia
- Anthem Healthkeepers Plus – Virginia
- Blue Cross Blue Shield – Virginia
- Cigna – Virginia
- In-network insurance
- Out-of-network insurance
- Package pricing
- Out-of-pocket
- Sliding scale
- I offer a free consultation
Payment methods
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
- Online
- Venmo
Credentials
Licenses
LPC
Commonwealth of VA
0701005400, Virginia
LPC
NJ Marriage and Family board
37PC00367200, New Jersey
Certificates
Beck Institute
CBT Certification
Certified CBT Specialist
Accredited Counseling Supervisor
Certified Supervisor
I have a certificate for being certified to provide supervision to those looking to gain hours while in their residency programs for counseling (LPC).
Training in faith based counseling
Christian Counseling
I have completed 2,000 hours in faith based counseling
Education
Springfield College
MS (Master of Science in Counseling), 2003
Specialized in mental health counseling
York College of PA
BS (Bachelor of Science), 2001
Major in clinical Psychology/ Minor in Criminal Justice