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Josh Smith - LPC - MA

 Hello - thanks for taking the time to visit the CSC (Common Sense Counseling) website.  My name is Josh Smith and it would be my privilege to serve as your counselor.  I have a MA in counseling from Spring Arbor University and hold an LPC with the State of Michigan.  I am fully licensed and excited to work with individuals from all walks of life.  

Bio & Background:  

- Experience as a Full Time School Counselor (15+ years) 

- On 2 of Governor Whitmer's Advisory Councils Serving as an Expert in Mental Health for the State MI

- Served on the Michigan School Counseling Association Board of Directors 

- President of the Jackson Counseling Association for 3 Terms (Also Vice President for 2 More) 

- Experience Teaching Graduate Counseling Courses at Spring Arbor University 

- Lead Facilitator for the Michigan College Access Network

- Presenter at Behavioral Health Summit, Nerd Camp, & Many More 

- I am also a 3 time cancer survivor who has been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.  For these reasons, I approach counseling from both a personal & professional perspective. 

I know what it's like to struggle and persevere.

Accepting new patients at this time.