- Stress and anxiety
- Depression and grief
- ACT and CBT methods
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania with 13 years of clinical experience. She works with young adults and other adults managing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting concerns. Elizabeth also helps people facing career questions, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
Her sessions focus on practical techniques and clear conversation. She uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy among others. In a session she listens, reflects, and offers exercises or perspectives to try between meetings.
Elizabeth pays attention to attachment patterns, abandonment concerns, and connection issues that often affect relationships and intimacy. She also works with people navigating blended family challenges, caregiving stress, and the emotional aftermath of separation or divorce.
For those managing trauma, dissociation, or complex mood concerns such as bipolar disorder and disruptive mood dysregulation, she combines stabilizing strategies with step-by-step planning. People with autism or Asperger Syndrome and those facing co-morbidity or codependency may find focused, structured support.
Her approach is collaborative and direct. Goals are set together and progress is reviewed regularly. To begin, readers are encouraged to use the site's matching tools and schedule an initial session to see if the fit feels right.
How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people clarify what matters to them and build small habits that reflect those values. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and decisions about work or relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings, and uses practical exercises to change patterns that worsen mood or stress. It is often used for depression, anxiety, sleep problems, and anger issues.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Elizabeth will collaborate with the client to figure out which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. That process can include trying techniques from different approaches and checking in about what helps most.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking because formats are not listed in the profile. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around study or work, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time. If you need to match sessions to a routine or workplace break, ask about current session options when you sign up so you can pick what fits your schedule.
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Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Pennsylvania
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship and parenting challenges, plus ADHD, sleep issues, anger, and career concerns.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She mixes listening with exercises and homework drawn from evidence-based approaches.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience working as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Pennsylvania.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as session formats are not specified in the profile.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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