Elizabeth Smith, LCSW
Compassionate Oregon LCSW for trauma and relationships
- Trauma and anxiety
- Attachment-focused care
- Flexible online sessions
About Elizabeth Smith
Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Oregon with five years of experience as a psychotherapist. She works with adults and young adults facing a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma and abuse, relationship and family struggles, grief, parenting challenges, intimacy-related issues, and self-esteem difficulties. Her practice also attends to issues such as abandonment, attachment difficulties, communication problems, mood disorders, panic, post-traumatic stress, seasonal affective disorder, workplace stress, and midlife transitions.
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, emphasizing a non-judgmental stance and genuine empathy. She integrates evidence-informed methods tailored to each client's needs, drawing on attachment-focused work to explore relational patterns, cognitive-behavioral strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness and skills-based practices when helpful. Elizabeth also brings experience addressing challenges specific to veterans and armed forces members, parenting concerns, young adult issues, and women’s issues.
Clients can expect a practical, strengths-based focus that aims to build coping skills, improve communication, and restore a sense of agency during transitions or after loss. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy and case conceptualization - she combines clinical training with a compassionate, coaching-oriented style to support clients' goals.
Her approach is person-centered and collaborative, emphasizing a non-judgmental stance and genuine empathy. She integrates evidence-informed methods tailored to each client's needs, drawing on attachment-focused work to explore relational patterns, cognitive-behavioral strategies to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and mindfulness and skills-based practices when helpful. Elizabeth also brings experience addressing challenges specific to veterans and armed forces members, parenting concerns, young adult issues, and women’s issues.
Clients can expect a practical, strengths-based focus that aims to build coping skills, improve communication, and restore a sense of agency during transitions or after loss. As an LCSW - a licensed clinical social worker trained to provide psychotherapy and case conceptualization - she combines clinical training with a compassionate, coaching-oriented style to support clients' goals.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
Relationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changesCoaching
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAttachment issuesCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Midlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elizabeth Smith have?
Elizabeth Smith has 5 years of experience as a psychotherapist.
Is Elizabeth Smith a licensed therapist?
Yes, she holds the credential LCSW. License details: OR LCSW L10772.
In which languages does Elizabeth Smith provide therapy?
Elizabeth Smith provides therapy in English.
Where is Elizabeth Smith located?
Elizabeth Smith is located in Oregon.
How can I work with Elizabeth Smith as my therapist?
You can work with Elizabeth Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elizabeth Smith work with international clients?
Yes, Elizabeth Smith works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elizabeth Smith cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Just click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches That Guide Online Therapy
Elizabeth uses attachment-based work to explore how early and current relationships shape feelings of safety, trust, and closeness - this approach can help clients understand patterns in relationships and heal from abandonment or attachment wounds. She also employs client-centered therapy, focusing on empathy, active listening, and the client's own goals so that sessions are guided by what the individual needs most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is another frequent tool, offering practical strategies to identify and adjust unhelpful thoughts and behaviors that contribute to anxiety, depression, or mood instability.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with each client to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and she tailors methods over time to find the best fit for progress and comfort. This collaborative stance helps clients feel involved in treatment choices and outcomes.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into work, school, or caregiving schedules. These options help maintain continuity during life changes and support access for clients who live outside the therapist's immediate area, while still allowing licensed professionals to provide focused therapeutic support.