Lisa Smith

(MS, LMHC)

About Me

I am a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the state of Florida with 8 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I graduated with a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, and have completed advanced training in Trauma Incident Reduction, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, addictions, and the treatment of domestic violence survivors. I have significant experience treating clients with depression, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, and career concerns. In addition, I am an LGBTQ-friendly therapist.

I enjoy people, and I receive great satisfaction in helping them find solutions to life problems while achieving personal growth. To me, therapy is as simple as that. In my previous work as a human resources leader and now, as a therapist, my goal has been building lasting relationships. I approach a new client with the same vigor that a zoologist might devote to a newly discovered species. I want to know who you are, what excites you, and who you love. Clients have described me as someone who is open and honest and who loves to learn and laugh.

My approach to therapy is empathetic and collaborative. I want to learn about you as a whole person rather than focusing only on diagnoses. I see my clients as key partners in the therapeutic process. Making the decision to pursue therapy is a daunting task for many people. I congratulate you for your courage, and I look forward to helping you turn your goals into realities.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Addictions
  • LGBT
  • Self esteem
  • Depression

I also have experience in Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Career difficulties

Years of Experience: 9

Services Offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

LMHC #MH12593 (Expires: 2021-03-31)

Reviews

Written by L.O. on Mar 19, 2019 after counseling with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue

Lisa is a skilled and genuinely kind counselor. I’m so grateful to have found her and would highly recommend her to anyone who is in need or just looking for some help.

Written by M.I. on Mar 08, 2019 after counseling with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

I'm still getting to know her, but so far it seems like she is listening well to not only hear the words I'm saying but to understand the meaning underneath to help me find the words when I'm having difficulty articulating myself.

Written by J.E. on Nov 28, 2018 after counseling with Lisa for 8 months on issues concerning depression

Lisa is an outstanding counselor. I worked with her for many months on various issues and she was always kind, caring and compassionate. I always felt heard and she worked incredibly hard to understand my issues and help me to resolve them. Thanks to her support and guidance I now have the tools to better my own life and I feel so much happier because of it. I will be forever grateful for the time we spent working together.

Written by B.E. on Oct 29, 2018 after counseling with Lisa for 1 year and 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, and self esteem

Lisa Smith is an excellent counselor. She is very well trained and intelligent. She also has great empathy and compassion. I feel very lucky to have found her. I know that any life she touches will be greatly improved. She most definitely has become a gift in mine.

Written by B.R. on Oct 25, 2018 after counseling with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and anger management

I'm very happy that Lisa and I have met. My world is better with her in it!

Written by A.S. on Aug 31, 2018 after counseling with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, and self esteem

She has been absolutely wonderful. Caring, attentive, and courteous - she makes sure you're comfortable and doesn't make you feel like just another name on a roster.

Written by L.A. on Jun 25, 2018 after counseling with Lisa for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and lgbt

I have only been speaking with Lisa for a few weeks, but during that short time my mom passed away. She has been extremely helpful in helping me go through this time in my life and I'm glad I signed up when I did.

Written by A.B. on Apr 29, 2018 after counseling with Lisa for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related, and bipolar

Lisa is a wonderful person who genuinely cares. She has went out if her way to help me and she has a great sense of humor. She is very curious which i love from any professional. I recommend to to anyone going through difficulties. She will be as helpful as she can possibly be.

Written by G.L. on Apr 15, 2018 after counseling with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family, trauma and abuse, grief, and self esteem

Lisa saved my life. She is caring and emphasizes the deep-rooted issues. I can say that from previous experiences. Nothing has worked for me until now!

Written by R.U. on Sep 25, 2017 after counseling with Lisa for 2 months on issues concerning addictions

Lisa Smith has been extremely constructive in helping me work through my problems and has given me a lot of insight into the underlying issues. I've benefitted a lot from psychotherapy sessions with her.

Written by A... on Jun 23, 2017 after counseling with Lisa for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, and intimacy-related

Lisa is the best counselor I've ever had, period. Finding a good counselor has been a barrier for me in seeking treatment, and I am so grateful to have been matched with Lisa on BetterHelp.

Written by E.D. on Jun 12, 2017 after counseling with Lisa for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem

She was a great help on talking myself through the "slumps" I had been in. I felt that she asked the right questions that helped me see my situation from different angles and it allowed me to understand myself. Some of the things that she have told me are still resonating in my mind whenever certain situations or thoughts arise.

I am forever grateful for her service and her honesty and I wish her the best.

Written by M.A. on May 05, 2017 after counseling with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, lgbt, eating, and self esteem

She is much more informative and helpful than I expected, also gives me her deep concern that I am so thankful for. I recommend Mrs. Smith for everyone who are suitable with her therapy area. Thank you for being my online counselor.

Written by L.U. on May 05, 2017 after counseling with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship, family, trauma and abuse, and intimacy-related

I have found Lisa to be committed and diligent in making herself available to me through my therapeutic process

Written by S.F. on Apr 29, 2017 after counseling with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger, and bipolar

She makes me feel comfortable and I'm not obligated to share information that I'm not comfortable sharing with. She does her best to fully understand my situation, which is hard to do via messages. I feel supported and that I will always have someone to talk to with no judgement.

I appreciate her so much!

Written by K.A. on Apr 28, 2017 after counseling with Lisa for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and grief

I have found Lisa to be a well-informed, very helpful and sincerely caring counselor. Although I only had contact with her for a short period of time, she was able to help me find my way through to clarity as I continue on in my healing work.