- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and grief
- CBT and DBT methods
About Lori
Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona with 11 years of experience. She works with young adults and others coping with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping problems, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, bipolar disorder, ADHD and life transitions.
She uses straightforward talk and practical strategies in sessions. Lori draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and client-centered methods to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions include learning skills, reflecting on past events, and setting steps people can use between meetings.
Lori describes work that looks at how earlier experiences shape current feelings and choices. She pays attention to thinking patterns, emotion regulation, and relationship patterns that cause distress. People who have had trauma or loss can work on processing painful memories alongside building day-to-day coping skills.
The therapist also helps with practical problems like sleep, eating, and career transitions. Conversations can include strategies for managing panic, reducing addictive behaviors, or improving communication in close connections. Lori aims to collaborate on clear goals and small experiments to test what helps.
Her background includes a focus on trauma therapy and a mix of therapeutic techniques. People who want a direct, skills-focused approach that includes looking at the past and practicing new habits may find this style helpful.
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify personal values and take committed steps toward them while learning to notice painful thoughts without getting stuck. It can help with anxiety, low motivation, and feeling overwhelmed by choices. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and sleep or eating problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal skills for intense emotions and relationship struggles.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Lori will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day life. That choice can change over time as issues shift or progress is made.
Confirm current session formats before booking because the biography does not list specific online options. Online work can make it easier to schedule brief check-ins, fit sessions around classes or work, and practice new skills between meetings. It also allows for different ways of working such as more skills-focused sessions or deeper processing of past events, depending on what the client needs.
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Experience
11+ years
Listed in
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which concerns does she work with that are common for early adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep and eating problems, career concerns, ADHD and coping with life changes.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses a mix of practical, skills-based approaches and reflective talk. Sessions often include learning tools, trying small changes, and looking at how past experiences affect today.
How much experience does she have?
She has 11 years of professional experience as a clinician working with a range of mood, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with licensure in Arizona and provides services from that state.
Can someone who speaks another language work with her?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she take international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin sessions?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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