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Entry 019531Texas / United States

Elizabeth Smith

Elizabeth Smith, LPC

Texas 8 years in practice

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LPC in Texas - stress and relationship concerns

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  • Stress and anxiety
  • Parenting and family
  • CBT and mindfulness

About Elizabeth

Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of experience, Elizabeth Smith focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, family concerns, parenting, and related life changes. She works with people facing relationship strain, grief, anger, low self-esteem, career questions, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. Sessions are conducted in English and she practices a mix of approaches drawn from client-centered work, cognitive behavioral methods, dialectical behavior therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused ideas.

Elizabeth uses a conversational, collaborative style. She listens first and follows what matters most to the person in front of her. Practical problem-solving and skill building often appear alongside reflective conversation. She emphasizes pacing that fits each person rather than a one-size-fits-all plan.

In practice she helps people break concerns into manageable steps. For anxiety and stress she uses behavioral strategies and mindful skills to reduce overwhelm. For relationship and parenting issues she focuses on communication, setting boundaries, and realistic problem solving. When grief or life transitions arise she offers steady, structured support and space to process.

Her training is represented by the LPC credential. Elizabeth practices in Texas and has eight years working across clinical settings. She invites people to discuss specific goals and to decide together which methods will be most useful for them.

To begin, she asks people to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The process starts with a clear conversation about goals and what a few early sessions might look like.

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How her approaches translate to online work

Elizabeth commonly uses Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in ways that suit remote conversations. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening closely and following the client's priorities; it helps people explore feelings and decide what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy breaks problems into thoughts, actions, and feelings, and teaches practical skills to change patterns that maintain anxiety or low mood.

She also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy when people need concrete emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills. DBT-based tools help with intense emotions, anger, and improving everyday coping across situations.

Choosing an approach is collaborative. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit, and adjust as needed based on what is working. That process helps match skills and conversation to the person's life and priorities.

Confirm current session formats before booking, as specific options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter focused check-ins, reduce travel time, and let people use techniques in real-time between commitments. The emphasis is on practical ways to make sessions useful and workable in day-to-day life.

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Areas of expertise

Also works with

Relationship issuesGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What presenting concerns does she support?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and parenting concerns, grief, anger, self-esteem, career and life changes, compassion fatigue, ADHD, and related issues.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses a collaborative, client-centered style that blends practical skills with reflective conversation. Treatment often combines behavioral techniques, mindfulness, and solution-focused work.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has eight years of experience working in counseling settings and with a range of concerns listed above.

What are her credentials and where does she practice?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to start the process.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

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