Liz Smith, LMHC, LCPC

Liz Smith practices from a client-centered framework, placing the person seeking support at the heart of the work and offering unconditional positive regard. She emphasizes a nonjudgmental stance, guiding clients to process their experiences and make their own decisions rather than telling them what to do.

With more than eight years in practice, she has concentrated much of her work on substance use, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. While she can adopt a solution-focused approach when appropriate, her priority remains attentive listening and meeting each client where they are.

She is trained in EMDR - a trauma-focused modality - and is comfortable delivering it via telehealth. Liz also draws on Gestalt techniques and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to help clients explore emotions and reactions in the immediate, present moment.

Liz earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Capella University. Her professional credentials include LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor), LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor), CMHC (Clinical Mental Health Counselor), LAC (Licensed Addiction Counselor), and CCTP (Certified Clinical Trauma Professional). She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Approaches for Online Healing and Support

Client-centered therapy emphasizes the individual's experience and fosters a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the therapist follows the client's lead to explore goals and choices. This approach is helpful for people seeking a collaborative environment to process change and develop self-directed solutions.

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a trauma-focused method that helps the brain process distressing memories and reduce their emotional intensity. It can be useful for individuals coping with traumatic events and lingering trauma symptoms and is adaptable to remote delivery when appropriate.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing tolerance for distress. DBT techniques can support people dealing with emotional dysregulation, relationship challenges, and stress management.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with each person to consider needs, goals, and preferences and may combine methods or adjust strategies over time to find the best fit.

Online therapy via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging provides flexibility for scheduling and access from different locations. These options allow licensed professionals to deliver consistent care while accommodating varying routines, mobility needs, and communication preferences.