Liz Smith , LMHC, LCPC

Liz Smith is a client-centered therapist based in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience working with people facing substance use, trauma, and LGBTQ+ concerns. She centers each session on the person in front of her, offering nonjudgmental support and guidance so clients can process their experiences and make their own decisions. While she can work in a solution-focused way when helpful, her primary emphasis is on listening and responding to clients' needs in the moment.

She holds a Master of Science in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Capella University and maintains licensure as an LMHC and an LCPC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, respectively. Liz is trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and she is comfortable using EMDR via telehealth. She also integrates Gestalt techniques and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to help clients explore emotions in the here and now and build practical coping strategies.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Liz brings a compassionate, strengths-oriented style to work with issues including anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, relationship difficulties, grief, and challenges around identity and intimacy. She is not currently accepting clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Liz combines client-centered care with targeted therapeutic methods to support healing and practical change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on empathy and unconditional positive regard - the therapist follows the client's lead and creates a supportive space for self-exploration, which is helpful for issues like relationship struggles, identity concerns, and self-esteem. EMDR is a trauma-focused approach that helps people process distressing memories through guided bilateral stimulation; it is often used for trauma-related symptoms and has been adapted for remote delivery when appropriate. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches concrete skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness to reduce overwhelming emotions and improve relationships.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Liz works collaboratively with clients to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress and challenges emerge.

Online therapy with Liz is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access licensed professionals and continue care from wherever a client is located, supporting consistent progress and timely support between sessions.