J. Bryan Smith
Life transition coach for young adults in Middletown, 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); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New Jersey |
| Practice | Personal Growth Associates, LLC |
J. Bryan Smith is a life coach and psychotherapist in Middletown, New Jersey. J. helps individuals and families work through major change. J. is a licensed clinical social worker in New Jersey with over ten years of experience. J.'s favorite clients are young adults starting something new, such as college, a first job, moving out, or a new marriage. J. also works with people facing sudden loss or crisis.
What J. helps with
Smith helps people handle big changes, especially sudden ones. J. also supports clients who want to set goals and stay accountable.
- Sudden life transitions
- Death of a loved one
- Loss of a job
- The sudden end of a relationship
- Personal health issues
- Building an action plan after a crisis
- Setting goals and meeting milestones
- Starting college or a first job
Who J. works with
Smith works with individuals and families at nearly every stage of life. J.'s favorite clients are young adults at a fresh start. That includes students heading to college, people new to the workforce, those moving out of their parents' home, and people newly engaged or married. J. also coaches people hit by unexpected loss or crisis.
Background and qualifications
Smith is a certified coach and a psychotherapist. J. holds a New Jersey LCSW license. J. has over ten years of experience helping individuals and families manage significant change. J.'s practice, Personal Growth Associates, LLC, offers psychotherapy, coaching, and mediation. In J.'s coaching, J. acts as a partner in accountability. J. helps clients think creatively, solve problems, set goals, and reach milestones.
J. Bryan Smith pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one life coaching
- Psychotherapy
- Mediation services
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The CoachVouch take
J. is a New Jersey licensed clinical social worker who also coaches people through sudden life transitions.
Best for young adults or families facing a big change or sudden loss who want an action plan and accountability.
Common questions
How much does J. Bryan Smith charge?
Coaching with J. runs $115 to $175 an hour. Message J. from this page for an exact quote.
What does J. Bryan Smith help with?
J. Bryan Smith helps with sudden life transitions, death of a loved one, loss of a job and the sudden end of a relationship.
Is J. Bryan Smith certified?
J. Bryan Smith lists: Certified coach (CTA); Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), New Jersey.
Does J. Bryan Smith work with people facing sudden loss?
Yes. Sudden life transitions are J.'s specialty. That includes the death of a loved one, job loss, the end of a relationship, and health problems.
How do I contact J. Bryan Smith?
Send J. a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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