Liz Smith , LMHC, LCPC

Liz Smith practices from a client-centered framework, placing the person and their goals at the center of each session. She approaches therapy without judgment and emphasizes listening first, helping clients explore options and make decisions that fit their lives. Over a decade of clinical work has given her focused experience supporting people with substance use concerns, trauma, and LGBTQ+ related issues, and she combines practical, solution-focused strategies with empathic understanding.

Liz integrates trauma-focused tools such as EMDR - a structured approach that helps process distressing memories - and draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to help clients manage intense emotions and improve interpersonal skills. She also uses client-centered principles to stay attuned to what matters most to each individual in the present moment. Liz works with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, career and self-esteem struggles, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.

She is licensed as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and as an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). Liz provides services in both English and Spanish and brings a collaborative, respectful style that balances practical tools with attentive listening.

Approaches for Online Therapy and How They Help

Liz uses client-centered therapy to create a warm, nonjudgmental space where the client's priorities guide each session - this approach is helpful for building insight, addressing relationship concerns, and navigating life transitions. EMDR is employed as a structured method to process traumatic memories and reduce the intensity of distressing reactions; she is trained in EMDR and comfortable using it via telehealth when appropriate. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques focus on teaching concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication, which can be especially useful for managing intense mood swings, anger, and interpersonal conflicts.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to consider their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting methods over time so care stays responsive and practical. Clients are invited to give feedback and help shape the direction of treatment.

Online therapy offers flexibility to fit sessions into busy schedules and across distances. Whether through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, these options make regular contact more accessible and allow therapists to use the same therapeutic tools remotely to support progress and skill-building.