Elizabeth Smith, LPC
Therapist in Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 13 years of clinical experience.
- License PC006945 · Pennsylvania Expires February 2027
- NPI 1235575952 · national registry
- Experience and languages 13+ years in practice English
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, and relationship or intimacy concerns. Her work also covers sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and challenges that come with big life changes.
Elizabeth creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where people can talk through painful memories and difficult decisions. Sessions focus on practical steps and small changes that fit into everyday life.
Background and approach
She listens closely and tailors the pace to each person's needs. Her approach draws on several evidence-based methods, including Gottman Method work for relationship patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward them, and cognitive behavioral tools to shift thinking and behavior. Emotionally-Focused Therapy and client-centered principles guide how she holds emotions in the room.
Elizabeth often helps clients make plans for managing stress, improving communication, and reestablishing routines after loss or trauma. She also supports people dealing with caregiver strain, blended-family challenges, attachment concerns, and complicated grief. Sessions aim to build coping skills and clearer choices.
People describe her style as steady and practical. She balances empathy with actionable strategies so progress can feel real between sessions. For those ready to begin, she works collaboratively to set goals and track small wins.
Credentials
- LPC (Pennsylvania)
- License PC006945 · expires February 2027
- NPI
- 1235575952 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Elizabeth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Intimacy-related issues
- Sleeping disorders
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Codependency
- Commitment issues
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Infidelity
- Jealousy
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Elizabeth names
- Gottman Method
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Existential Therapy
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the approaches Elizabeth names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches for online care
Elizabeth often uses the Gottman Method to identify interaction patterns and improve communication in relationships. That work focuses on small, repeatable behaviors that reduce conflict and build connection over time.She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify what matters to them and take committed steps toward those values. ACT is helpful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Client-Centered Therapy guides the therapist's stance in sessions, emphasizing listening, empathy, and meeting each person where they are.
Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process can involve trying different techniques and checking what helps most.
Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different lifestyles. Video is good for face-to-face conversation and nonverbal cues. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a quieter conversation is needed. Messaging and live chat are useful for brief check-ins, homework support, or when a flexible option between sessions helps keep momentum going.
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Frequently asked
What concerns does this therapist address?
Elizabeth supports a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe the therapeutic style?
The style is collaborative and practical with steady, empathic listening. Sessions mix emotion-focused conversations with concrete steps clients can try between visits.
What is the therapist's background and experience?
She holds a Pennsylvania LPC credential and has 13 years of experience working with adults on mood, trauma, relationship, and stress-related concerns.
Where is the therapist located and licensed?
She is licensed as an LPC in Pennsylvania and practices with that credential within the state.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different needs and schedules.
How does billing and cost work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to therapist availability.
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