Lori Smith, LPC

Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Arizona with 11 years of clinical experience. As an LPC she holds a credential that recognizes advanced training in counseling and mental health care, and she brings an integrative, person-centered approach to her work.

Lori emphasizes treating the whole person - mind, body, and spirit - and she focuses on understanding how past experiences and long-held beliefs influence present-day challenges. She works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting and career concerns, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.

Her style blends evidence-informed methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and client-centered techniques to meet each person where they are. Lori adapts interventions based on the client’s goals, motivation, and unique circumstances, aiming to identify underlying patterns and strengthen coping skills.

She values collaboration and respect, helping individuals explore their values, build self-worth, and work toward meaningful change. For those ready to take a step toward healing, Lori offers supportive guidance and practical tools to move forward.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Lori Smith integrates several proven approaches to support clients in an online setting, tailoring methods to each person’s needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values and take committed action toward a meaningful life while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, empathetic stance in which the therapist offers support and reflection to help clients access their own insights and strengths.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Lori works collaboratively with clients and with input from licensed professionals as needed to determine which strategies fit a person’s goals, preferences, and circumstances, and she adjusts the plan over time based on progress and feedback.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place through video calls, by phone, or via live chat and text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into busy schedules and to access consistent support from home or other convenient locations.