Liz Smith, LMHC, LCPC

Liz Smith practices from a client-centered stance, placing the person seeking help at the center of the work and offering nonjudgmental support and unconditional positive regard. She focuses on helping people process their experiences and make their own decisions rather than telling them what to do. With ten years of clinical experience, she brings particular attention to substance use, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns while remaining open to solution-focused work when that best meets a client's needs.

She is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and is comfortable applying this modality through telehealth. Liz integrates Gestalt techniques to explore emotions in the here and now and uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) strategies to build practical skills for emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Her approach emphasizes listening first, then collaboratively identifying steps toward change.

Liz earned a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Capella University. She holds professional licensure as an LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and an LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor). She is fluent in English and Spanish and offers care that aims to meet clients where they are while supporting growth and resilience.