Therapist profile
Elizabeth Smith, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anger and Stress
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 79981
- NPI1750913273
- Experience8 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, grief, parenting challenges, relationship conflict, ADHD, and anger. Her approach is straightforward and practical, focused on steady problem solving rather than quick fixes.
She uses client-centered methods that prioritize what each person brings to the room. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) are part of her toolkit, alongside mindfulness and motivational interviewing. That range lets her shift methods to match the problem at hand, whether it's managing bursts of anger, addressing lingering resentment, or coping with life changes.
Sessions focus on real-life skills. People can expect to work on thinking patterns, emotional regulation strategies, and small behavior changes that change daily interactions. She also helps clients plan next steps for work, parenting, or relationships when things feel stuck.
Elizabeth describes counseling as a partnership. She invites direct conversation about what is and isn't working, and she adjusts the plan as progress appears. She emphasizes steady, manageable steps rather than promises of instant results.
Her background includes a degree from Lamar University and practice across common concerns such as trauma and caregiver stress. She offers services in English from Texas and does not accept international clients. The first step is a short questionnaire and scheduling a session so goals and options can be clarified.
How sessions work
How her approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client's experience and priorities. It means the therapist listens closely and helps people shape goals that feel doable, which is useful for anger, grief, and life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts and behaviors influence emotions. CBT offers concrete exercises to test thinking patterns and try different responses to triggers, which can reduce reactive anger.DBT adds skills for regulating intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness. It teaches short, practical strategies to pause, notice urges, and choose new actions during heated moments. Together these approaches aim to build steady skills rather than quick fixes, and Elizabeth will work with clients to decide which methods to use based on their goals and preferences.
Session format details were not specified in the provided biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can help fit therapy into busy schedules, make it easier to keep regular appointments, and allow therapists to use shared worksheets or guided exercises during the appointment. The therapist will discuss the best way to structure sessions so they slot into everyday life and support ongoing practice of new skills.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger issues does she address?
She works with stress, anger, resentment, and related relationship conflict as listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and practical, using skills-based methods such as CBT and DBT to address emotions and behaviors.
How much experience does she have?
She has eight years of experience as a counselor in clinical settings and private practice.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats are used?
The original profile does not specify session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
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