Jason Smith

She had studied the universe all her life, but had overlooked its clearest message: For small creatures such as we the vastness is bearable only through love. – Carl Sagan

This quote embodies two of the greatest tools we have for helping ourselves: perspective and curiosity. It’s also a reminder of the important role of relationships in our development, happiness, and success. Maybe you feel stuck with a personal problem, a relationship problem, or a different type of problem entirely. As a marriage and family therapist, I am trained to view these issues from a systemic perspective, considering your wants and goals without forgetting the importance of the context in which you live. I work within this systemic view to help individuals, couples, and families improve their relationships, set and meet goals, and overcome tough obstacles.

My style of therapy is solution-focused and person-centered. This means that while I ask a million questions, none of them have wrong answers. It means I’m not concerned about the “right” or “wrong” solution, but the solution that works for you. It means that I believe you are capable of overcoming your problems, even if you haven’t yet, and even if you’re not sure you can. Perhaps most important of all, it means that the guiding principles for the goals we set will be your own values and beliefs, whatever those may be. I work to create a collaborative environment where clients feel understood, respected, and supported as they pursue change aligned with their own values.

Jason is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapy Associate (#204963) in Texas, under the supervision of Dr. Ryan Lloyd (#203973). He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington and earned his Master of Science in Marriage and Family Therapy from Texas Wesleyan University. He has experience working with diverse individuals, families, and couples presenting with men’s issues (anger/stress, relationships, fatherhood, purpose, and identity), depression, anxiety, and relationship issues such as communication and conflict resolution. In addition, Jason brings both professional experience and personal insight into the treatment of ADHD, helping individuals and couples better understand how neurodivergence shapes focus, emotional experiences, and relationship dynamics. He also has experience providing ABA therapy for adolescents on the Autism spectrum with a variety of needs. Jason works for Cumberland Youth and Family Services, providing community counseling to the underserved.

Dr. Paul Stanford, Founder & CEO, says:

Although I’m biased being a marriage and family therapist myself, Jason’s passion for the MFT field gives him fantastic perspective as a clinician. He is insightful, clever, and hilarious both for our SCC team and his clients.