About
My name is Elizabeth “Liz” Smith. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Pennsylvania, and a National Certified Counselor. I completed my master's degree in professional counseling at Waynesburg University in 2010 as a nontraditional student.
I have primarily worked with those who have struggled with depression, anxiety, career issues, mood dysregulation, relationship and couple problems, and other life challenges presented by any type of life being disordered. I have worked with many families and children on the autism spectrum and have been told that my insight is helpful. I have obtained Specialized Family Therapy Certification and training to provide Co-Parenting, Trans-Parenting, and Re-unification services. Finally, I have also studied and provided grief and loss approaches in counseling.
As a therapist, I walk alongside and focus on each person’s specific identified needs and I adjust my style accordingly. In addition to trauma evidence-based approaches, I tend to draw from client centered, solution focused, strength based and motivational approaches. Many of my clients have reported experiencing increased positive self-image, freedom from emotions tied to traumatic memories, and improved constructive communication and coping skills.
I am down to earth and approachable. My goal is to help you feel comfortable, and without judgement, accepted and understood. I will check and respond to messages at least twice daily, six days a week. I will offer live chat, phone sessions and occasional video sessions weekly, mostly between the hours of 8 AM and 6 PM on identified days of the week.
Basic Data
Entity Type: Individual; Sole Proprietor
Gender
Female
Client Focus
- Children (6 To 10)
- Adults
Therapy Specialties
- ADHD
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Autism
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar
- Career Counseling
- Chronic Impulsivity
- Codependency
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Divorce
- Domestic Violence
- Emotional Disturbance
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Infidelity
- Life Coaching
- Panic Attacks
- Parenting
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- Self Esteem
- Self-Harming
- Sexual Abuse
- Sleep Or Insomnia
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Trauma And PTSD
- Women's Issues
Treatment Orientation
- Attachment-based
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Eclectic
- Emotion Focused Therapy
- Existential
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Based Approaches
- Motivational Interviewing
- Person Centered/Rogerian
- Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
- Trauma Focused
Modality
- Couples
- Individuals
Years in Practice
13 years
Languages
- English
Faith
- Christian
Healthcare Provider Taxonomy
- Code: 101YP2500X
- Grouping: Behavioral Health & Social Service Providers
- Classification: Counselor
- Specialization: Professional
Credentials
- Master of Arts (MA)
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Licenses
Name | License Number | State |
---|---|---|
LPC | PC006945 Verify | PA |
Practice Locations
182 W High St
Waynesburg, PA 15370-1310
Phone Number: (724) 627-0236
Therapists Near Waynesburg, PA
Master of Arts (M.A.)
National Certified Counselor (NCC)
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)