Therapist profile
Elizabeth Smith, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Pennsylvania with 13 years of experience. She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, and relationship and intimacy-related issues.
She helps people who are coping with anger, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and major life changes. She also addresses family-related topics such as blended family issues, caregiver stress, communication problems, and divorce or separation. Her stated focus includes attachment and abandonment concerns, autism and Asperger syndrome, and dissociation.
Her style draws on practical, evidence-informed methods. Sessions mix talking and skill work. She uses exercises from approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to build everyday coping skills.
Emotionally-Focused techniques guide conversations about relationship patterns and closeness. Client-Centered principles keep sessions directed by the person seeking help and their goals. Existential ideas are used when people want to talk about meaning, values, or life direction.
She aims for straightforward, calm sessions that focus on what is most pressing at home and work. People can expect clear strategies for managing stress, step-by-step plans for sleep and mood, and communication practice for difficult conversations. The emphasis is on practical changes that fit into daily life.
To begin, readers should use the site matching flow and schedule a first session after completing the short questionnaire. This helps clarify goals and the best next steps.
How sessions work
How her approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts without getting stuck in them and then commit to actions that reflect their values. It often fits well for anxiety, stress, and life transitions where values-based choices matter.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and changing behaviors with small, practical experiments. CBT is commonly used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger management.
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) supports people in recognizing patterns in close relationships and practicing new ways of responding. It is useful when someone wants clearer communication or to address intimacy-related issues.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful. That discussion guides whether sessions emphasize ACT, CBT, EFT, or a mix of methods so the work fits personal needs.
The biography does not list specific online formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to schedule therapy around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises and homework for remote meetings so practical skill work continues between sessions.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Questions
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Which concerns does she focus on?
She lists stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues among her main areas.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a mix of talking and practical skill work, drawing on client-directed conversation and structured exercises to address current problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience working with adults on mood, relationship, parenting, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Pennsylvania and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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