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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.
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
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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
Elizabeth does a great job understanding the nuances and implications within relationships. She shares insights and provides me with views to consider. I appreciate her subtle insight s that will help me on the journey.
Written on Aug 10, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, and relationship issues
She has been fantastic so far, a real blessing! I feel so grateful. What a wonderful opportunity to have met her.
Written on Jul 29, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and adhd
I having been struggling over the past fews with a broken heart, fear and my stressful job. I never thought situations would get better by any means. But after talking with my therapist Elizabeth Smith life has been way much lighter for me. My therapist is so understanding, humble, respectful and kind. She tries to find solutions for my problems and she always share interesting stories or put vital information on the table that will benefit me to be a better person in the long run. Thank you so much Elizabeth for your help. I truly appreciate you.
Written on Jul 08, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
She has been a great help n support. Lots of info. N guidance. Ty
Written on Jun 12, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and anger management
Attentive, honest and to the point, but also very empathetic
Written on May 29, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and adhd
I was very skeptical about internet therapy when i started but I am so glad I was able to meet Liz. She has made such an amazing impact on my life in a positive way and she has a way of explaining things to me and not make me feel small or judged. I am so grateful for her and the changes I've made in my life with her guidance.
Written on May 15, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I am grateful for Elizabeth's support. She helps me find my way out of anxiety attacks and clarify my life priorities.
Written on Apr 23, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship issues
I have found Liz to a great objective person to share my thoughts and concerns with. Listens well and gives good advise and insight. She has helped me through an end to a 14 year relationship.
Written on Mar 23, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
Liz is wonderful! In a very short amount of time she has offered tremendous help. She listens and asks the types of questions that help me see things as they really are. I highly recommend her.
Written on Feb 17, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and coaching
I just wanted to take a moment to write a glowing review for my therapist, Elizabeth. She has been an absolute rock for me during my therapy journey. Elizabeth creates a safe and nonjudgmental space where I feel comfortable opening up and sharing my thoughts and feelings. Her guidance and support have been invaluable to me, and I truly appreciate her expertise and professionalism. I highly recommend Elizabeth to anyone seeking a compassionate and skilled therapist. Thank you, Elizabeth, for all that you do!
Written on Jan 26, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
Elizabeth or as I call her “Liz” is a wonderful therapist. She listens to me and allows me to speak freely. Which I’m sure isn’t always easy because sometimes I ramble and repeat myself. However, it’s more than just that. She tells me the stuff that might be hard to hear, but delivers it in a polite way as to not trigger me. She’s extremely helpful and has helped me overcome my own personal problems with myself and also in my life.
Written on Jan 25, 2024 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Liz has helped me see me see my situation as a donor conceived person from a different perspective. She validated my feelings, and helped me toward working through them. Liz has given me insight to my spouses reactions, and has helped me in solving conflict effectively. I definitely recommend her.
Written on Aug 08, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Liz is a wonderful listener! She asks me to dig deeper into my own feelings and guides me through them to find meaning and purpose. She is always accommodating and supportive. I’m so grateful that I was matched with her….I’m making progress on my goals.
Written on Apr 06, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
I think Elizabeth is very supportive and helpful. She helps me to get insight into my thinking which helps me change my thinking
Written on Apr 05, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 months on issues concerning addictions, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Elizabeth has been caring and compassionate in our sessions. I feel comfortable talking about anything with her without fear of judgement and feel better when I leave our sessions
Written on Mar 21, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Elizabeth is an excellent listener. She takes care in every response she has and helps me think out difficult problems.
Written on Mar 09, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Best therapist I’ve ever had!
Written on Mar 03, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, coaching, and adhd
She listens and offers good advice
Written on Feb 25, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, and relationship issues
She’s been great sofar
Written on Jan 31, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, and anger management
We have only had one session so far but she is easy to talk to and so far I have a great impression. I’m looking forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on Jan 24, 2023 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
She is great. She’s open and listens to everything I have to say and more. I struggle with a lot and she has helped me with everything so far
Written on Dec 22, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and adhd
Liz is helping me put things into a different perspective. Loosing the weight of things I can't control. It is helpful !
Written on Dec 17, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and career difficulties
I think she is really personable & warm and very easy to talk to.
Written on Dec 14, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and adhd
Very good
Written on Nov 19, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and anger management
I have been making great progress through family life changes with Elizabeth
Written on Sep 18, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, coping with life changes, and adhd
Liz was very helpful. She has a calming manner about her. She was empathic. She provided me with knowledge of resources I was not previously aware of. She also continued to check in with me after I no longer needed her help, which I appreciate very much.
Written on Jul 22, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, parenting issues, and bipolar disorder
Liz is simply the best. She’s patient, understanding and has a great sense of humor! She always knows exactly what to say and has a wonderful approach/perspective. I’ve been seeing her for about two months now and I’m so thankful to have found her.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
Elizabeth has really helped me with what I’m going through. She answers quickly and has good advice for me.
Written on Jul 15, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and anger management
Our time together got me started on a better path. Couldn't have done it without her.
Written on Jul 09, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue,
I’ve been working with Liz for just over 6 months on general anxiety. Liz has been amazing and helped me to learn tools to cope with my anxiety and strategies to better go about my day to day life. I would highly recommend her to anyone!
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 5 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I’ve greatly enjoyed talking to Elizabeth. She has really helped me to sort through a difficult break up, attachment issues, what I want out of a future romantic relationship. She has helped me to achieve a better view of myself.
Written on May 21, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and sleeping disorders
Liz is the best !
Written on Apr 23, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Having Liz is my life has been a great support system and I feel safer knowing I have her to help me.
Written on Mar 23, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd
She has been very insightful and helpful.
Written on Mar 12, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
I feel comfortable with Elizabeth. She really listens and I feel confident in my therapy sessions with her
Written on Mar 07, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, eating disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Elizabeth is timely in responding, checks in, & leaves me with helpful follow-up resources after each session. Her demeanor is receptive.
Written on Feb 04, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, coping with life changes, and addictions
Everything is good. Thanks
Written on Jan 06, 2022 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Liz is very comforting and also direct and straight to the point of concern. I have only been with her less than a month and have a very confident feeling that she will help guide me to my goals, which is what I want. I want results and I believe she will provide tools for me to get there.
Written on Dec 21, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and coaching
I’ve only just started therapy with Elizabeth but she seems very genuine and professional and supportive to the goals I have been able to communicate. I have not been able to get my
Story completely told to her as again we are only two sessions in. At this point I’m just happy to have
someone of faith and who is attuned to my wife’s point of view being a woman to communicate the issues going on in my life and my marriage to try to come up with some type of plan to better mental health and in that gaining insight and healing in all areas of my life and past. I’m hoping that with her help I can experience a better future with my family by being a better me! Great experience so far and I’m looking forward to my next discussion with her.
Written on Dec 13, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Liz is great. She is non judgmental, very caring, and kind. She has always been there for me and I appreciate the fact that I can message her anytime and always gets back to me. I had a very difficult experience lately and she did a video chat, unscheduled, with me to see what was wrong.I would recommend her to anyone.
Written on Nov 13, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Liz does a great job, I really relate to her and her to me. She makes me look at things from a different perspective and I like that
Written on Nov 08, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Very knowledgeable and has a kind and friendly demeanor. Very understanding and easy to talk to.
Written on Oct 29, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning trauma and abuse, and adhd
She help me get through the process of dealing with my mom‘s passing. Very helpful and kind woman
Written on Oct 26, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Such a great person to bot only decompress but also receive great advice and insight! She definitely helped me understand my situation in a very different way! Super helpful!
Written on Sep 28, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues, grief, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Elizabeth is kind, patient and caring. I really appreciate her advice and helpful tools when I’m feeling a bit scattered in stressful situations. Already noticing a change in my behavior and awareness.
Written on Aug 27, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Elizabeth Smith takes time to listen to my concerns and gives me helpful ways to deal with my stress and anxiety.
Written on Jul 27, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, and anger management
Elizabeth has been very kind the first couple of sessions. I’m so thankful for her !
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Liz is always ready to listen and explain ways to cope and deal. She teaches you to have a different perspective and helps you find your own truth and your own answers. She is the best
Written on Jul 21, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 9 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse, anger management, coaching, and adhd
I didn't end up spending a lot of time working with Liz before my life circumstances changed such that I no longer needed therapy, but in our sessions she made an effort to quickly but gently get directly to the root of the problem, and was able to give me actionable advice that helped me out.
Written on Jun 27, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
she has truly helped change my life
Written on May 20, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Though I am only a few sessions in, I feel comfortable opening up to Liz. Her advice and perspective has been insightful into recognizing what I am dealing with, and how to make steps toward healing have already been helping. I am thankful to have her as my therapist.
Written on May 10, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and compassion fatigue
Felt an immediate connection with Liz. I’m all over the place with my thoughts and feelings sometimes. Liz has been doing an excellent job navigating and sifting her way through my surface issues and is working with me on getting to the roots of my problems. She is pure awesomeness!
Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Liz is awesome. She has a way of going deep and asking things that you didn’t know were bothering you! I enjoy working with her!
Written on Apr 05, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Elizabeth is a great listener. She makes you really reflect on yourself and cause you to dig deep and find the root of what’s going on.
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
I joined Betterhelp and had two counselors prior to Elizabeth who weren’t very responsive. She had been wonderful in seeing my struggle and checking on me a lot in between scheduled weekly sessions. She sends me valuable information and worksheets to help me work through things on my own and is a great listener. People in my life are seeing positive changes in me after only a couple of weeks during a period of tremendous change and difficulty in my life, so I am very happy with the experience!
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Elizabeth is very supportive.
Written on Mar 12, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks
Liz is truly the most helpful, insightful counselor that I’ve ever seen. She is also one of the kindest, most caring people I’ve ever met. She has helped me look at my worries in a different way. I’m so lucky to have met her.
Written on Feb 12, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
Elizabeth has been the kindest, most effective counselor I’ve ever worked with. She is great at what she does and truly cares.
Written on Feb 11, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Elizabeth is always checking in and following up. She informed me of her availability since day 1. Looking forward to working with her more!
Written on Feb 08, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, anger management, and coping with life changes
Elizabeth Smith is fantastic! I don’t think I red the first question correctly so please disregard it :)
Written on Jan 10, 2021 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Elizabeth has been a great source to bounce ideas off of and to gain different perspectives on a situation. She is caring and compassionate.
Written on Nov 23, 2020 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, anger management, and compassion fatigue
Elizabeth has radically impacted my life in just a few sessions. She was able to identify root issues regarding a cycle of behavior I've been in for my entire life -- a pattern I've asked the Lord to reveal the answer to for the last 15 years. Elizabeth was able to help me recognize how to move forward, leading to an honest emotional, and spiritual breakthrough. She offered hope, Scripture principles, practical resources, and suggestions for action steps that made a tremendous difference. I will be forever grateful for the timing and gift of working with Elizabeth.
Written on Nov 21, 2020 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 month
Liz is incredible. She helps me to reflect and is the perfect guide in how to navigate my issues. She acts as a sounding board while still helping me and guiding me.
Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and compassion fatigue
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