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Jessica Smeal, LMHP

  • Experience16 years
  • LocationNebraska
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Jessica

Jessica Smeal is an LMHP with 16 years of clinical experience who uses a flexible, client-centered approach to support people navigating mood concerns, substance use, trauma, and anxiety.

Background and approach

She emphasizes collaboration and tailors interventions to each person's needs, drawing on evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral techniques and dialectical behavior strategies to address symptoms and build practical coping skills. Jessica frames therapy as a partnership in which the client directs the goals and she provides guidance and tools to reach them.

Her practice addresses a wide range of concerns including stress, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, grief, and relationship or communication problems, as well as more specific issues like impulsivity, codependency, and recovery from sexual assault or other trauma. Jessica also works with clients facing panic attacks, personality or mood disorders, and challenges related to drug and alcohol addiction.

Located in Nebraska, she blends solution-focused planning and motivational interviewing to support change and sustain progress while honoring each client’s unique circumstances and pace.

Practical therapeutic approaches for online care

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship so clients set the direction for their work and feel supported while exploring goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and develop concrete skills to change reactions and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, mood concerns, and ADHD-related challenges. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that support managing intense emotions and improving day-to-day functioning.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and Jessica works collaboratively to determine which methods best match a client's needs, goals, and preferences. She integrates techniques from different modalities when that blend will better support progress, and she reviews options with clients so treatment stays aligned with what matters most to them.

Online therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules and maintain continuity during life transitions. These options provide flexibility in how and when someone meets with a licensed professional, and they allow therapeutic work to continue even when in-person visits are not convenient.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Jessica address?
She works with stress, anxiety, mood disorders, addictions, trauma and related issues such as grief, self-esteem, and relationship or communication problems.
What is her therapy style like?
Jessica emphasizes a client-centered, collaborative approach and uses CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to tailor care to each person's goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings 16 years of experience in a variety of care settings to her practice, working with people who have mood, personality, trauma-related, and substance use concerns.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She holds the LMHP credential and is listed with license number NE LMHP 4509 in Nebraska.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English only, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are available?
Jessica offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.
How does cost and billing typically work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are needed to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSexual assault and abuse

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

16+ years

Licensed

Nebraska

Languages

English

What Jessica can help with

Jessica Smeal works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression.

Jessica works with adults ages 19+.

Jessica works with clients who have mood disorder concerns, personality disorder concerns, and drug and alcohol use issues.

How Jessica approaches therapy

Jessica's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Jessica is an LMHP practicing in Nebraska.