- ACT methods
- CBT techniques
- Emotion-focused work
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 13 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family concerns, and social anxiety and phobia among other issues. She also supports those dealing with sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, career changes, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.
Her sessions focus on clear, practical steps and steady conversation. She uses approaches such as acceptance and commitment techniques, client-centered listening, cognitive behavioral methods, and emotionally-focused tools. In-session work includes identifying patterns, trying small experiments, and practicing new ways of responding to difficult feelings.
Elizabeth combines several methods rather than relying on one model. That lets her match techniques to what each person is trying to change. She pays attention to relationship patterns, attachment concerns, and how past experiences affect current stress and avoidance.
People meeting with her can expect straightforward discussion about goals and progress. Sessions may include skill-building, direct feedback, and exercises to use between meetings. She also addresses complex situations like co-morbidity, dissociation, and blended family stress when relevant.
Her background supports work with abandonment issues, caregiver stress, communication and commitment problems, and separation or divorce. Elizabeth aims to help people manage daily functioning and make concrete shifts in how they handle social situations and interpersonal strain.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values; it can be useful for anxiety, avoidance and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing thought and behavior patterns through practical exercises, which helps with social anxiety, sleep problems, and mood symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and collaboration to build understanding and clarify goals, supporting progress when emotions feel overwhelming.Deciding which approach to use is part of the process. The therapist will work with the client to pick methods that fit their goals, preferences, and what seems to help in early sessions. That collaborative planning can include trying a technique and adjusting based on how it feels and what changes occur.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules require, and reduce travel time. These practical benefits can help people keep regular appointments and apply tools between sessions while exploring social anxiety and related concerns with a licensed professional.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and family issues, social anxiety and phobia, and related concerns such as sleep problems and anger.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and conversational, combining client-centered listening with active techniques from CBT and emotion-focused work.
How much experience does she have?
She has 13 years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LPC in Pennsylvania.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients.
How are session fees handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What steps do I take to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.