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Elizabeth Smith, LPC

Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression
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About me

My name is Elizabeth “Liz” Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, and a National Certified Counselor. I completed my master's degree in professional counseling at Waynesburg University in 2010 as a nontraditional student.

I have primarily worked with those who have struggled with depression, anxiety, career issues, mood dysregulation, relationship and couple problems, and other life challenges presented by any type of life being disordered. I have worked with many families and children on the autism spectrum and have been told that my insight is helpful. I have obtained Specialized Family Therapy Certification and training to provide Co-Parenting, Trans-Parenting, and Re-unification services. Finally, I have also studied and provided grief and loss approaches in counseling.

As a therapist, I walk alongside and focus on each person’s specific identified needs and I adjust my style accordingly. In addition to trauma evidence-based approaches, I tend to draw from client centered, solution focused, strength based and motivational approaches. Many of my clients have reported experiencing increased positive self-image, freedom from emotions tied to traumatic memories, and improved constructive communication and coping skills.

I am down to earth and approachable. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, and without judgement, accepted and understood. I will check and respond to messages at least twice daily, six days a week. I will offer live chat, phone sessions and occasional video sessions weekly, mostly between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM on identified days of the week.

Professional experience

13 yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety Trauma, Abuse Grief Parenting issues Depression

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Infidelity, Jealousy, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues

Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Services offered

Video
Audio
Messaging

License information

PA LPC PC006945

Reviews

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I greatly appreciate the time I get to talk to Elizabeth!

Written on Jun 17, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, anger management, bipolar disorder, and adhd

Elizabeth stays in touch if I do not which I feel is a plus.

Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes

Elizabeth was very helpful and understanding! She gave me guidance when needed her and listened when I needed to talk my feelings out.

Written on May 17, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and sleeping disorders

She is a good therapist

Written on Apr 24, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, and coping with life changes

She listens and explains things very well. Offers additional help when needed. I look forward to talking to her each week

Written on Apr 09, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes

She is kind, and understanding. She goes at your pace and does a great job checking in. I feel heard and seen.

Written on Mar 01, 2025 after therapy with Elizabeth for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and career difficulties