- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Lisa
Lisa Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Missouri with 30 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, grief, anger, depression, and major life changes. Her practice also includes support for those dealing with addiction, compassion fatigue, and mood disorders.
She uses clear, evidence-based techniques to help people notice patterns and try different responses. Sessions focus on practical skills people can use between meetings. Lisa explains concepts plainly and helps people set realistic, doable steps.
Her approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy among other methods. She often blends techniques to match what a person needs that week. The emphasis is on learning concrete tools for emotion regulation, stress management, and decision-making.
Lisa has long experience with grief, midlife issues, and isolation or loneliness. She also works with trauma and abuse, domestic violence, and complex co-morbidity when those are present. People bringing concerns about obsessions, panic attacks, or disruptive mood patterns will find focused strategies in sessions.
In meetings she uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused steps to clarify goals and keep progress moving. Clients can expect straightforward feedback, skill practice, and follow-up suggestions they can try between appointments.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then pick values-based actions to move forward. It is useful for anger that stems from stuck patterns or rumination.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is used for anxiety, panic, mood shifts, and reactions that repeat in relationships.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches specific emotion regulation and interpersonal skills. Those skills are practical when frustration builds, when boundaries are needed, or when strong emotions feel overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to identify goals, try methods, and adjust the plan based on what helps most. That means shifting focus if a different technique appears more useful as therapy progresses.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Discussing which tools and homework work best between meetings is a normal part of planning online care.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which kinds of anger or related concerns does she address?
She works with anger alongside stress, anxiety, grief, depression, and mood disorders. Anger is treated as one of several emotional reactions explored in sessions.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, evidence-based techniques and focuses on concrete skills. Sessions include clear explanations, skill practice, and follow-up steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an LCSW licensed in Missouri and practices under that credential in that state.
In which language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session formats handled?
The biography does not specify session formats; confirm current options before booking to know how sessions are delivered.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.