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Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith, LPC

Therapist in Pennsylvania

Grounded support for stress and relationships

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  • Practical coping tools
  • Collaborative goal setting
  • Acceptance and change

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and relationship or intimacy-related issues. Her work also covers parenting concerns, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and career-related strain.

She keeps sessions straightforward and practical. Conversations focus on what is happening now and what changes feel possible. She listens without judging and helps clients name patterns that get in the way of feeling better.

Elizabeth blends several approaches to match each person's needs. That can include cognitive behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, acceptance and commitment ideas to clarify values and move toward them, and emotionally focused work to deepen awareness of feelings in close relationships.

Her style is collaborative and paced to the person. Goals are set together and checked regularly so progress is clear and realistic. She pays attention to how life stress, caregiving roles, or past losses show up day to day.

Clients who want practical tools and space to process painful experiences may find this style useful. Before booking, people should confirm the current session options and scheduling details to make sure they fit their life.

How her approaches translate to online care

Elizabeth uses acceptance and commitment ideas and cognitive behavioral tools to help people notice what matters to them and take small steps toward those values. Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) focuses on identifying values and practicing small, values-driven actions even when feelings are uncomfortable. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps spot unhelpful thoughts and test different behaviors to reduce anxiety, improve mood, and change daily routines.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they decide which strategies to try and adjust the plan as progress is made.

Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow for quicker check-ins when needed. It also means people can try different tools in the context of everyday life and bring real situations from their week into the session for practical problem solving.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

13+ years

Credentials

Pennsylvania

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, bipolar concerns, and coping with life changes.

What is her therapeutic approach and style?

Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth. She uses practical techniques and conversation to help people notice patterns and try different ways of coping.

How much experience does she have?

She has 13 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns, including trauma, depression, and relationship difficulties.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and practices in Pennsylvania.

Which languages are supported and are international appointments available?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats are offered?

Session formats were not specified in the biography. Please confirm the current session options before booking.

How are costs and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Start by selecting the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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