Jari Lynn Smith, MA, LMFT

I have been seeing Jari since 2003 and she has been a lifeline in every storm I’ve faced since I met her.
She is deeply empathetic – she listens with the ear of her heart, and it is a big heart. With Jari it is a true conversation; she engages with you, sharing her wisdom with authenticity, grace and humor. (And that humor has saved me on many a blue day.) You will find that Jari is just as present to you during life’s victories as she is during its trials.
In her you will find a professional with vast expertise and a varied breadth of experience. But you will also find a true companion who will walk alongside you, encouraging you and speaking truth throughout your journey and offering somewhere to lean when you need support along the way.

Jari is one of the most compassionate people I have ever met. I became a client of Jari’s 14 years ago. Through the last fourteen years she has provided guidance and assistance to help me overcome all of the things that life has challenged me with.
Jari has been there through the tears, the laughter, the good, and the bad. I wouldn’t have become the person I am today without her guidance.
Jari is kind, understanding, patient, wonderful, and wise. Her support has guided me through the crazy roller otherwise known as life.

I have been working with Jari for 8 years. I first started working with her after a traumatic loss in my family. A friend referred me to her as a specialist in grief counseling. For the first 6 months I worked through the grief with her guidance, but learned that there were many other areas in my upbringing to explore. She has always been a great listener, is never judgmental, she is to offer advice or her opinion if asked, and extremely is astute at pinpointing the origins of my anxiety and sadness. I have learned so much about myself that I believe I have the tools to deal w grief in the future as well as confront many other problems as they come. She is always a pleasure to be with, laughs easily, and seems like a dear friend. Her boundaries are clear, though, which is why she remains relevant in my life after all these years. I have worked with a number of therapists in the past, but she is the best.

Jari is by far the best person to see when you are searching for compassionate, skilled, knowledgeable, assistance to help deal with obstacles life throws your way.
I initially saw her for grief counseling four years ago. Since that time, she coached me to write and publish a book, helped my marriage be the best it could be and supported me psychologically with different counseling techniques including a calming meditation that I use.
What sets Jari apart from others I have seen, is her vast experience and her ability to connect with you and quickly respond with words you need to hear. Every session with Jari is filled with wise guidance and support.
Jari Lynn Smith is a gift to those who see her. One of a kind, with expertise and knowledge to help you grow through challenges, her support is a valuable part of my life.