Trauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Self Esteem, Coping Skills

Couples/Marriage Counseling, Individual Counseling

Online in Connecticut

20 years in practice

Ages served: 14-65+

Accepted insurance & self-pay

Jewell accepts 32 insurers

Aetna

Aetna Medicare Advantage

Anthem

Cigna | Evernorth

Cigna | Evernorth - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Connecticut | BCBS

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Connecticut Medicare Advantage

AvMed

Blue Cross Blue Shield | Anthem (Blue Card)

Compsych

Connecticare

Firefly Health Plan | Cigna PPO Network

First Health Network

Health First Health Plan

HealthSpring | Medicare Advantage

JP Farley Corporation

Mass General Brigham (Optum)

Medica

Memorial Hermann Health Plan

Multi Plan PHCS

Optum Serve

Oscar Health

Oxford Health Plans

Quest Behavioral Health

Sharp Health Plan

Sutter Senior Care

UMR

United Healthcare | Optum

United Healthcare | Optum - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

United Healthcare | Optum Medicare Advantage

Uprise EAP

Ventura County Health Care Plan

Western Health Advantage

SELF-PAY COSTS

Out-of-pocket session costs for clients who don’t have insurance or aren’t covered by their insurance for mental health services.

$200

first session

$170

subsequent sessions

About Jewell

Jewell Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor with 20 years of experience supporting individuals through emotional, behavioral, and crisis-related challenges. She has worked extensively with clients experiencing severe mental health concerns, guiding them with compassion, clarity, and skill. Jewell’s collaborative, person-centered approach has consistently helped her build strong therapeutic relationships while promoting safety, resilience, and emotional well-being across diverse populations.

Jewell earned her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Mercy College. She incorporates cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and rational emotive behavioral therapy to support healing from trauma and help clients navigate emotional symptoms, strengthen coping skills, and create lasting change.

Jewell is passionate about helping clients feel seen, safe, and empowered in their healing process. She provides a warm and supportive environment for growth, focusing on building trust and developing tailored strategies to meet each individual’s needs. Her goal is to walk alongside clients as they move forward with clarity, confidence, and hope.

"As a woman of color and ally, I understand the importance of being heard and understood, especially during the difficult times we are facing in our society today."

Get to know Jewell

Why did you decide to become a counselor or psychiatric provider?

I decided to become a counselor because I was driven to be able to work with other in providing support, resources, and providing skills.

What types of clients do you work with best?

I work best with clients who are willing to show up for themselves.

What type of clients are you most excited to work with?

I am excited to work with all clients but especially teenagers to adulthood.

Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?

To be able to reach clients who are in need of therapy that works for them.

What inspires you?

I am inspired by clients who thrive and grow in their therapy from beginning to end.

What can clients expect in their first session with you?

To be greeted with a genuine smile and welcoming presence in the initial session.

What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?

I want to accomplish what your goals are in the first session.

What do you do for fun/on your time off?

I enjoy taking walks during the day when the weather is nice and spending time with family.

What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?

I am easy to get along with and a neutral personality.

Other areas of focus

SpecialitiesTrauma / PTSD, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships, Self Esteem, Coping Skills, Career Counseling, Addiction, LGBTQIA+, Domestic Abuse

ApproachesSolution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Person-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Therapy (MBCT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Any / Eclectic, Motivational Interviewing, Humanistic / Rogerian