Lisa Smith, LCSW
About me
As a licensed therapist with three decades of experience, I specialize in supporting individuals navigating complex emotional landscapes. My practice focuses on addressing challenges like depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, with a compassionate and nuanced approach. I have extensive expertise in helping clients work through social anxiety, mood disorders, grief, and midlife challenges.
My therapeutic style centers on creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment where individuals can explore their experiences and develop meaningful strategies for personal growth. I am particularly attuned to the unique needs of older adults and those experiencing isolation, loneliness, and existential concerns.
Drawing from years of clinical experience, I offer evidence-based interventions tailored to each client's individual journey. My goal is to help you build resilience, understand your emotional patterns, and cultivate a sense of purpose and well-being. I approach each therapeutic relationship with deep respect, empathy, and a commitment to your healing process.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Coping with addictions, LGBTQ+ related issues, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Co-morbidity, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Domestic violence, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Intellectual disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-harm, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MO LCSW 000597
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Lisa Smith. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
Lisa is very kind and listens well. She's also very helpful. The only reason I'm not going to continue with BetterHelp is, it's not convenient for me at this time. But Lisa is wonderful.
Written on Jun 30, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Highly recommend Lisa!
Written on May 31, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Ms. Smith is a caring, intelligent person who isn't afraid to get into the deep topics, even when I might be.
Written on Mar 29, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, sleeping disorders, and coping with life changes
Appreciative of her attentiveness. I think i sound scattered during discussion. Jumping around on topics and thoughts and she focuses and centers me.
Written on Feb 07, 2026 after therapy with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
She has helped me a lot.
Written on Sep 23, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Love her. Very friendly!
Written on Jun 18, 2025 after therapy with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd