J. Bryan Smith
Transition coach for young adults and sudden life changes in New Jersey
| Hourly rate range | $115 to $175 an hour |
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| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students |
| Based in | Middletown, New Jersey, United States |
| Credentials | Certified coach (CTA); LCSW, New Jersey |
J. Bryan Smith is a transition coach in Middletown, New Jersey. He helps individuals and families handle big changes. He is also a psychotherapist with a New Jersey LCSW license and has over ten years of experience. He works with people at nearly every stage of life. He especially enjoys young adults starting new chapters. He also helps people facing sudden loss or crisis build an action plan and stay accountable.
What J. helps with
Smith helps people through expected and sudden life changes. He works on problem solving, goal setting and staying accountable to milestones.
- Sudden life transitions
- Coping with the death of a loved one
- Recovering from job loss
- Moving on after a sudden end to a relationship
- Adjusting to personal health issues
- Going off to college or starting a first job
- Moving out of the family home
- Adjusting to engagement or new marriage
Who J. works with
Smith works with individuals and families at nearly every stage of life. His favorite clients are young adults facing new challenges. These include heading to college, starting work, moving out of their parents' home, and getting engaged or newly married. He also works with people hit by unexpected loss or crisis.
Background and qualifications
Smith is a certified coach and a psychotherapist with a New Jersey LCSW license. He has over ten years of experience helping individuals and families manage significant change. He has worked with people at nearly every stage of life.
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He is both a certified coach and a licensed clinical social worker who specializes in sudden life transitions.
Best for people facing a sudden loss or crisis, and young adults starting a new life stage.
Common questions
How much does J. Bryan Smith charge?
Coaching with J. runs $115 to $175 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does J. Bryan Smith help with?
J. Bryan Smith helps with sudden life transitions, coping with the death of a loved one, recovering from job loss and moving on after a sudden end to a relationship.
Is J. Bryan Smith certified?
J. Bryan Smith lists: Certified coach (CTA); LCSW, New Jersey.
What kinds of sudden changes does J. Bryan Smith work with?
He works with changes such as the death of a loved one, job loss, the sudden end of a relationship and personal health issues. He helps clients build an action plan to regain a sense of control.
How do I contact J. Bryan Smith?
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