About Us

PO Box 462, Tacoma, WA 98401 (253) 752-6654 jsmith@centeroffocus.org

I have a record of over 35 years of outstanding proven success in the leadership, strategic planning, project management, project implementation and support of corporate operations for fast-paced logistics, legal, health care, education, retail, utility, food product, grocery, graphic design, manufacturing, distribution, non-profit and government organizations.

My life coaching style is continuous improvement over time through learning, coaching, mentoring, and continued growth in a lifelong career. My focus is on helping you develop skills to meet the evolving needs of organizations, while providing guidance through coaching and mentoring.

I focus on where you have become stuck in obtaining success in your life. We will assess your current state and future goals. Then, together, we plan a progressive approach to change the trajectory of your life.

I am a Tacoma Boy, born and raised in Tacoma. I have been fortunate to have had the ability to travel extensively throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia. I have had the honor to immerse myself in many cultures. One of the important aspects of my practice in marriage and family therapy is a strong understanding and acceptance of others, their beliefs, and lifestyles.

I have been married to my wife, friend, and partner Jeanette (see her to the right). During the over 44 years of our relationship, I have adapted, grown, changed, evolved, and embraced who we have chosen to become as individuals and as a couple. I have learned that effective communication between the couple and their family is a key element in bringing about positive change.

As a marriage and family therapist, I have found that through the use of emotionally focused and cognitive-behavioral therapies, I have been very successful in guiding my clients to finding new pathways in life.

John Smith, LMHCA #MC61382670

Certified HeartMath Trainer & Practitioner

Jeanette Smith-Perrone

PhD CISSP, MIO, MBA