Elizabeth Smith, LCSW

Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with five years of clinical experience. As an LCSW she has completed graduate-level social work training and holds state licensure to provide psychotherapy and clinical support to individuals and families.

She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, intimacy-related challenges, parenting struggles, self-esteem, and coping with life changes. Her practice also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, mood disorders, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, and the particular needs of young adults, women, veterans, and those facing workplace or midlife transitions.

Elizabeth brings experience working with people affected by severe and persistent mental illness and aims to help clients rebuild daily functioning and reclaim meaningful aspects of life. She follows a non-judgmental, caring, person-centered and collaborative style, combining empathy with practical strategies to support recovery, improve relationships, and strengthen self-worth. Elizabeth offers adaptable care to meet each person where they are and to promote steady, sustainable progress.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth Smith draws on attachment-based therapy to explore how early bonds and relationship patterns influence current emotional needs and interpersonal difficulties. This approach is helpful for people struggling with abandonment, attachment issues, intimacy-related concerns, and relationship conflict.

She also uses client-centered therapy, offering a warm, non-judgmental space where the client’s perspectives and goals guide the work. This method supports self-exploration, empowerment, and improvements in self-esteem and decision-making.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is integrated when practical strategies are needed to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors related to anxiety, depression, panic, or mood symptoms. CBT provides concrete tools for managing symptoms and building coping skills.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexible access to licensed professionals through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity of care across locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable while working toward meaningful change.