- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- Motivational interviewing
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship strain, parenting challenges, anger, and life changes. Elizabeth also supports clients with trauma and abuse, ADHD, career questions, and compassion fatigue.
Her style is practical and person-focused. She centers sessions on what the client brings and adapts methods to fit each situation. Expect straightforward talk, concrete strategies, and chances to practice new ways of responding to strong feelings like anger or frustration.
Elizabeth uses client-centered techniques alongside Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy elements. She also draws on mindfulness and motivational interviewing to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors. Sessions include skills practice and short homework to test what works between meetings.
She has worked with adults across a range of life stages and offers help with blended family issues, caregiver stress, seasonal affective disorder, and challenges common to young adults and women. She aims to address both immediate coping and broader goals like life purpose or self-love.
Elizabeth asks clients to be active partners in counseling. She guides conversations, suggests exercises, and adjusts approaches as needs change. If someone is hoping to reduce angry outbursts, manage resentment, or respond differently under pressure, she focuses on real skills and small steps that can fit into daily life.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy places focus on the client's own goals and priorities. In practice this means the therapist listens closely, follows the client's lead, and adjusts questions and exercises to what matters most. It helps when people want practical guidance and respect for their pace.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior into manageable parts. Clients learn to notice unhelpful thinking, try different reactions, and use brief exercises to test what changes reduce anger and anxiety. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds skills for tolerating strong emotions and for regulating responses in heated moments.
Deciding on the right approach is collaborative. Elizabeth will work with the client to pick methods that match goals and daily life. She starts with what the person is struggling with, then suggests a mix of tools and checks in to see what helps.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a day, use audio-only when bandwidth is limited, or practice mindfulness and exposure exercises between sessions. These practical benefits help apply new skills to real-world situations without promising a specific service.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, trauma and related issues listed in her profile.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical. She uses talk, skills practice, and short homework to test changes between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of clinical experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Costs vary with location and services use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.