Liz Smith

Liz Smith is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) based in Florida. She centers sessions on the person in front of her and offers a nonjudgmental space to talk about stress, anxiety, addiction, anger, trauma, or relationship struggles. She listens first and helps people make their own decisions rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all solution.

She brings ten years of clinical work to the room, with a long history of helping people facing substance use, grief, and LGBTQ-related concerns. Her style balances focused problem solving with open listening. That means practical steps when useful and space to process strong feelings when that matters more.

In sessions she draws on client-centered methods to follow the client's priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy tools are used to notice and shift thoughts and behaviors tied to mood and coping. Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are introduced to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills.

She also works with trauma-related approaches and mindfulness practices to reduce reactivity and improve present-moment awareness. Sessions incorporate exercises, skill practice, and real-life application so people can try new ways of coping between meetings.

Spanish language sessions are available. To begin, a short questionnaire helps match priorities and create a plan that fits each person’s life and goals.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Client-centered therapy puts the person's needs and priorities first. Online sessions using this approach focus on listening, exploring concerns, and shaping goals that matter to the individual. This style helps with a wide range of issues, from anxiety to relationship stress.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. In remote sessions this often means identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing new responses between meetings. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT, teaches practical skills for regulating intense emotions and tolerating distress. Online DBT work emphasizes skill coaching, role plays, and homework to apply new strategies when strong feelings arise.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the person's goals, and adapt techniques based on how well they work. That way therapy evolves with the client's needs and preferences.

Session format options are not specified here, so confirm available choices before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and let people join from different locations within the same region. Licensed professionals can tailor pacing and tools to suit home or work routines without promising a particular format.