J Cody Smith has 15+ years of experience working with teens, adults, and couples. Cody is trained in EMDR and has used this with veterans, first responders, and others. Cody has extensive work with professional athletes, couples, anxiety, and depression issues. Cody is also certified to do premarital counseling and DUI treatment. Cody believes faith can play a significant role in therapy.
My approach to therapy is grounded in helping people understand the connection between their thoughts and feelings so they can make choices that bring peace and balance. I use practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help identify unhelpful thought patterns and replace them with healthier ones. I also incorporate faith-based principles to bring hope, purpose, and healing to the process. For those who’ve experienced trauma, I focus on creating safety and understanding while building strength for the future. My overall goal is to be solution-focused—helping clients move forward with clarity, confidence, and real-life strategies for change.
The first session is typically an intake appointment where we will get to know each other, discuss your goals, and gather background information to create a personalized treatment plan. You will quickly see that this is a laid back, very personal and casual feel to help each person feel comfortable.
