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Liz Smith, LMHC, LCPC

Client-centered counselor for trauma and addiction
  • EMDR trained
  • English and Spanish
  • 10 years experience

About Liz Smith

Liz Smith is a client-centered therapist based in Florida with 10 years of clinical experience. She approaches therapy with nonjudgmental curiosity and seeks to create a space where clients are heard and supported as they make their own decisions. Her practice often centers on substance use, trauma, and LGBT concerns, and she balances a solution-focused orientation with a strong emphasis on attentive listening and collaboration.

She is trained in EMDR and is experienced using this approach through telehealth when appropriate. In addition, she integrates Gestalt techniques and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to help clients explore emotions in the present moment and build practical skills for regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Liz works with a wide range of challenges including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and sleeping problems, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar and depression, ADHD, and other life transitions.

Liz holds professional licensure as an LMHC and an LCPC - LMHC stands for Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LCPC stands for Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor - and offers services in both English and Spanish. Her approach emphasizes respect, collaboration, and helping each person find effective strategies that fit their life and goals.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Also Specializes In

Relationship issuesGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderDepressionCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

AbandonmentAttachment issuesBlended family issuesBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameImpulsivityLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualityWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Liz Smith have?

Liz Smith has 10 years of experience.

Is Liz Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds LMHC and LCPC credentials - LMHC means Licensed Mental Health Counselor and LCPC means Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor. License details are FL LMHC MH21381 and MT LCPC BBH-LCPC-LIC-37454.

In which languages does Liz Smith provide therapy?

She provides therapy in English and Spanish.

Where is Liz Smith located?

Liz Smith is located in Florida.

How can I work with Liz Smith as my therapist?

You can work with Liz Smith through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

Does Liz Smith work with international clients?

Liz Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Liz 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, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. 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.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Support



Liz Smith uses client-centered therapy to prioritize the client's perspective and goals, offering unconditional, nonjudgmental support while helping individuals explore personal values and choices. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for processing traumatic memories and reducing distress linked to past events; Liz is trained to apply EMDR through telehealth when clinically appropriate. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides practical skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships - it can be especially useful for intense emotions and impulsive behaviors.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Liz works with clients to identify what techniques fit their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts methods over time to support meaningful progress. Clients are encouraged to be active participants in shaping their care.

Online therapy with Liz is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and access support from home or other convenient locations while working with licensed professionals and therapists who can tailor care to individual circumstances.

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