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Liz Smith, LCMHC, LMHC

Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Coaching
Video Phone Live Chat Messaging

About me

I am first, a client-centered therapist. I believe therapy should be about the client and be met with unconditional positive regard. There is no place for judgment in therapy, and I am here to help you process and make your own decisions, not to tell you what to do. I’ve been in practice over eight years with a focus on substance use, trauma, and LGBTQ+ issues. I can be solution-focused; however, I believe in listening to the client above anything else. I am trained in EMDR and very comfortable in using this modality via telehealth. I use Gestalt Therapy techniques, along with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) techniques to help clients explore ongoing emotions in the here and now.
I earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Capella University. I am a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), and Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC), Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), and a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP). I am fluent in English and Spanish.

Professional experience

9yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Addictions LGBTQ+ Trauma, Abuse Coaching

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Depression, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Body image, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Eating and food-related issues, Emptiness, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Life purpose, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Sexuality, Workplace issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Phone
Live Chat
Messaging

Languages

EnglishSpanish

License information

UT LCMHC 12981248-6004

FL LMHC MH21381

MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-37454

Reviews

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I have been doing EMDR with Liz for almost 5 months and she has completely changed my life. For anyone wanting to try EMDR for the first time (or again), she's the perfect therapist for it!

Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Liz for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Liz is wonderful and has helped me so much I greatly appreciate her and all that she has taught me!

Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Liz for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, family conflicts, and anger management

I've worked with many therapists. Liz is by far my favorite. She truly has a passion to help, listen, understand, and provide tools. She has been a godsend to my mental health, and my life.

Written on Feb 13, 2023 after therapy with Liz for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Liz is absolutely fantastic. She listens, she guides, and she is wise. She is quick to reply and always on time for scheduled sessions. She has provided me with tools to help with everyday things and I'm grateful for those tools.

Written on Jan 20, 2023 after therapy with Liz for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, anger management, and adhd

Liz is wonderful. She’s attentive, empathetic, and very knowledgeable. I’ve years and years of therapy and she is first one to give me a solid explanation to habits I have and keep repeating. She helped me break patterns and recognize them as well. Forever grateful.

Written on Jan 19, 2023 after therapy with Liz for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes

Liz has been so wonderful and I can tell she is wise. She really is sweet and kind as people have already stated. She has been a very professional therapist and isn't judgemental.

Written on Jan 03, 2023 after therapy with Liz for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue