Elizabeth Smith

LPC

Pennsylvania

Licensed counselor guiding practical change

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At a glance

Credentials

LPC

License

LPC, Pennsylvania / PC006945

NPI

1235575952

Experience

13 years

Languages

English

Location

Pennsylvania

Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.

1. About Elizabeth

   Elizabeth Smith is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Pennsylvania with 13 years of clinical experience. She helps people who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, parenting strain, relationship and intimacy struggles, sleep problems, anger, low self-esteem, ADHD, and career uncertainty. Her work also addresses challenges like attachment and abandonment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, and adjustment after separation or loss.

   She creates a calm, non-judgmental space where people can talk through what matters most to them. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer thinking, not jargon. Elizabeth listens first and then offers tools that fit the person’s goals and daily life.

   Her approach pulls from several methods, including Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT). These methods are used to help people notice what matters, change unhelpful patterns, and build more usable coping skills.

   Elizabeth aims for a collaborative relationship. She helps people set goals, try new strategies between sessions, and track small changes over time. The focus is on what the person wants to improve and finding workable steps to get there.

   She works with adults in Pennsylvania and conducts sessions in English. Prospective clients are invited to use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to the therapist’s availability.

2. How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

   Motivational Interviewing helps people find their own reasons to change and builds on personal goals; it’s useful for quitting harmful habits, improving routines, or boosting motivation for treatment. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying values and taking small steps toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and empathy so people feel understood and can explore problems at their own pace.
   
   Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and try methods that fit the person’s needs. This is a collaborative process where strategies are adjusted over time based on what helps.
   
   Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow quick check-in conversations when a full session is not needed. It can also make it simpler to schedule around work, caregiving, or school commitments. Licensed professionals aim to match the approach and session rhythm to each person’s life and goals.

4. Areas of expertise

   Primary focus

   Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesDepression

   Also works with

   Relationship issuesFamily conflictsIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

   Additional focus areas

   AbandonmentAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameInfidelityJealousyMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

   Therapeutic approaches

   Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

   Experience

   13+ years

   Listed in

   Pennsylvania

   Languages

   English

5. Frequently asked questions

   What kinds of problems can be addressed here?

   Elizabeth supports people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, parenting concerns, relationship and intimacy issues, sleep problems, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and career changes.

   How would you describe her therapy style?

   Her style is calm and collaborative. She listens first, then offers practical tools and steps that fit daily life.

   What experience does she bring to sessions?

   She has 13 years of experience working with adults on mood, relationship, and life adjustment challenges.

   What credentials and location should I know about?

   She is a licensed professional counselor, LPC, practicing in Pennsylvania.

   Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?

   Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

   What session formats are offered?

   Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking.

   How does payment work and what does it cost?

   Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

   How do I begin working together?

   Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on the therapist’s availability.

6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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