Richard Smith, LPC
About me
I have experience in the following areas working in the field for 15. I am experienced in utilizing such therapies as cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, EMDR therapy, anger management, integrated dual diagnosis, motivational interviewing, Family psychoeducation, and trauma-informed therapy. I work with other diagnoses and provide treatment to clients with mood disorders, generalized anxiety disorder, Bi-polar disorder, schizophrenia, personality disorders, substance abuse disorders, ADD, ADHD, and Autism. I am experienced in person-centered planning, intake/assessment, periodic reviews, continuity of care, utilization management, ethics and standards of practice, crisis intervention, and client education
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: LGBT, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Hoarding, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality Disorders, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
License information
MI LPC 6401012700
AZ LPC LPC-19174