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Liz Smith, LMHC, LCPC
Florida
Licensed counselor - Anxiety and addictions
See online therapy options- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- EMDR for trauma
About Liz
Liz Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) practicing in Florida with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and mood conditions such as depression and bipolar disorder.
Her approach centers on client-focused conversation and practical work. Sessions include listening and then trying concrete strategies together. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and habits and DBT techniques to build emotion regulation and coping skills.
Liz also uses client-centered methods to guide decisions and support personal goals. For trauma-related concerns she works with EMDR and mindfulness-based practices to reduce distress linked to past events. She blends these methods rather than relying on one single technique.
People can expect short-term skill building and longer work on deep patterns when needed. She draws on experience with substance use, LGBTQ issues, and chronic stress to shape the plan for each person. Sessions are practical, with steps to try between meetings.
Liz speaks English and Spanish and practices in Florida. Before booking, viewers should confirm current session options and formats directly through the platform or by following the site’s scheduling steps.
How Liz uses CBT, DBT and trauma work in online sessions
Liz uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. CBT sessions often include simple experiments and homework to change habits and reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms.She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT skills training focuses on concrete techniques for managing intense feelings and improving communication. For trauma-related concerns she may use EMDR to process memories alongside mindfulness-based practices to reduce reactivity.
Finding the right approach is collaborative. The therapist listens to goals and concerns, then recommends one or more methods to try. Clients and the therapist check progress and adjust methods if something is not helping.
Confirm which online session formats are currently offered before booking. The site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling steps are used to set up a first appointment. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily routines, allow shorter check-ins when needed, or avoid travel time, helping sessions fit around work and family commitments.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Montana, Utah, Florida
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, substance use, trauma and abuse, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, depression and bipolar disorder.
How does she combine different therapy styles?
She listens first using client-centered methods, then applies CBT to change thoughts and DBT to teach coping skills. EMDR and mindfulness may be used for trauma and emotional processing.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with people facing addiction, trauma, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials and practices in Florida.
What languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what format are they?
Before booking, confirm current session formats through the platform. The site’s matching questionnaire and scheduling flow are used to set up a first session.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
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