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Elizabeth Smith, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

My name is Elizabeth “Liz” Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, and a National Certified Counselor. I completed my master's degree in professional counseling at Waynesburg University in 2010 as a nontraditional student.

I have primarily worked with those who have struggled with depression, anxiety, career issues, mood dysregulation, relationship and couple problems, and other life challenges presented by any type of life being disordered. I have worked with many families and children on the autism spectrum and have been told that my insight is helpful. I have obtained Specialized Family Therapy Certification and training to provide Co-Parenting, Trans-Parenting, and Re-unification services. Finally, I have also studied and provided grief and loss approaches in counseling.

As a therapist, I walk alongside and focus on each person’s specific identified needs and I adjust my style accordingly. In addition to trauma evidence-based approaches, I tend to draw from client centered, solution focused, strength based and motivational approaches. Many of my clients have reported experiencing increased positive self-image, freedom from emotions tied to traumatic memories, and improved constructive communication and coping skills.

I am down to earth and approachable. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, and without judgement, accepted and understood. I will check and respond to messages at least twice daily, six days a week. I will offer live chat, phone sessions and occasional video sessions weekly, mostly between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM on identified days of the week.

Professional experience

13yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC006945

Reviews

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Elizabeth is actually absolutely wonderful. My sessions with her were very beneficial. She is a very caring warm person. I would highly recommend Elizabeth.

Written on Dec 12, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd

Elizabeth Smith is willing to listen. Shes not assertive or overwhelming. I feel comfortable speaking to her.

Written on Dec 08, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, anger management, and compassion fatigue

Elizabeth is a great therapist.

Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Very professional and knowledgeable!

Written on Nov 08, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

Very understanding. Gives me things to think about. Has my best interest in mind. Easy to talk to. Gives me the Spiritual and Biblical perspective.

Written on Oct 23, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues

It is such a comfort knowing I can reach out to Liz; she is always compassionate, empathetic, and offers a sage perspective or a thoughtful response.

Written on Oct 22, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching