- Grief support
- Coping skills
- Social anxiety
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) and an LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) practicing in Illinois with five years of clinical experience. She focuses on grief and coping with life changes and also addresses caregiver stress, forgiveness, guilt and shame, loneliness, mood concerns, panic and social anxiety and phobia.
She explains things in clear, direct terms and helps people break big problems into small steps. Sessions look at what feels most urgent and what can be tried between meetings. Work often centers on learning practical coping skills and making gradual changes that fit everyday life.
Her background includes work with adults facing loss and shifting life roles. That experience informs how she talks about grief and transition, keeping conversations grounded in what’s happening now. She uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide problem solving and emotional regulation.
Elizabeth takes a collaborative approach. She asks about current routines, what has helped before, and what gets in the way now. From there she and the person decide on short-term goals and simple experiments to test different ways of coping.
People who prefer clear steps and practical skills tend to do well with this way of working. Sessions balance discussion, skill practice, and planning so the work can be brought back into daily life. If you want to begin, follow the online intake steps to match and schedule a first session.
How evidence-based methods are used in online sessions
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on skills people can practice between sessions. One common approach helps people notice and change unhelpful thinking patterns, then test new ways of thinking in day-to-day situations. This approach is useful for panic, mood challenges, and social anxiety where thoughts can increase worry and avoidance.Another approach centers on developing practical coping strategies for intense emotions. It teaches breathing, grounding, and short behavioral experiments to gradually increase comfort in feared situations. These techniques aim to reduce the intensity of panic or isolation so a person can try manageable steps toward their goals.
Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative. The therapist will ask about what matters most, try an approach for a few sessions, and adjust based on what helps. The goal is to find methods that fit the person’s preferences and daily life, not to stick to one fixed plan.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm the available online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, offer shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time so work can continue between appointments.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Illinois, Iowa
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She focuses on grief and coping with life changes and also works with caregiver stress, guilt and shame, loneliness, mood concerns, panic, and social anxiety and phobia.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative, breaking issues into small steps and teaching coping skills people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of clinical experience as an LCSW and an LISW working with adults on loss and life transitions.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LCSW and LISW credentials and practices in Illinois.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session through the platform.