Elizabeth Smith

Collaborative counseling for life transitions and coping

LPC Texas

Experience: 8 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who draws on eight years of clinical experience to support people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, grief, and life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative relationship in which the client and therapist work together to move through difficult experiences rather than simply trying to 'get over' them. Her practice also addresses ADHD, career and purpose questions, compassion fatigue, anger, self-esteem, and issues that arise for young adults and women.

Elizabeth blends evidence-informed methods with a person-centered stance, tailoring interventions to each individual's needs and comfort level. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy alongside approaches such as DBT skills, mindfulness techniques, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused strategies to help clients build coping skills, improve emotional regulation, and clarify values and goals.

Elizabeth welcomes open dialogue and aims to create an atmosphere where people can safely explore personal material while developing practical tools for everyday life. Her work includes attention to blended family dynamics, caregiver stress, seasonal mood shifts, social anxiety, and cultivating self-love.

As a clinician licensed in Texas, she offers a supportive, strengths-based partnership for those ready to engage in meaningful change.

Evidence-informed approaches and online access

Elizabeth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered Therapy in online work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns to reduce symptoms like anxiety and depression, and it often includes practical exercises that can be reviewed between sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes active listening, empathy, and creating a supportive space where clients feel heard and can explore feelings and values at their own pace. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when those skills fit a client's needs.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, personal preferences, and current challenges with each client and then tailor methods accordingly so that goals and techniques align with what the client wants to accomplish.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to schedule sessions around work, caregiving, or other commitments. These formats allow licensed professionals to provide ongoing support, skill building, and check-ins from different locations while preserving the collaborative, structured nature of therapeutic work.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Elizabeth commonly help with?

She works with a broad range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career questions, ADHD, and compassion fatigue.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her approach is collaborative and person-centered, emphasizing partnership and tailoring methods to each client's needs while helping clients develop coping skills and emotional insight.

What is her clinical background and experience level?

She has eight years of counseling experience and has worked with people across a range of life stages and concerns, adapting techniques to individual goals and situations.

What credentials and location are on record for this therapist?

She holds the LPC credential with licence TX LPC 79981 and practices in Texas.

Does she provide services in languages other than English or to international clients?

Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats does she offer for therapy?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and schedules.

How are sessions paid for and what does cost depend on?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working with her?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyFamily conflictsTrauma and abuse Depression Coping with life changes

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigue ADHD

Additional focus areas

Blended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressLife purposeSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English