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Lori Smith , LPC

Therapist in Arizona

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About Lori

Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona with 11 years of clinical experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, and self-esteem issues. She works with clients facing complex co-occurring concerns such as bipolar disorder, ADHD, dissociation, and substance-related problems, and offers treatment for attachment and abandonment issues, body image and eating-related concerns, codependency, and other emotional and behavioral struggles.

Her therapeutic approach emphasizes treating the whole person - emotional, behavioral, and relational - and she draws on a range of evidence-informed methods to fit each person’s needs. Lori uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help clients identify values, change unhelpful patterns, and build skills for coping and connection. Sessions are tailored to individual goals, motivation, and life circumstances, with an emphasis on respect and dignity for every person.

Lori provides services in English and practices in Arizona. She is currently not accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Healing and Growth

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take meaningful action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It is useful for stress, anxiety, and helping clients live in line with their values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood-related challenges by teaching practical skills for coping and problem solving. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) combines acceptance and change strategies and offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving relationships, which can be helpful for intense emotions, impulsivity, and interpersonal conflict.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Lori collaborates with clients to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts treatment over time so therapy aligns with what the client hopes to achieve and how they prefer to work.

Online therapy provides flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier for people to attend sessions around work, family, and daily life, and they allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent care in formats that fit each person’s routine and comfort level.

Frequently asked questions

How much experience does Lori Smith have?

Lori Smith has 11 years of experience as a practicing therapist.

Is Lori Smith a licensed therapist?

Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details are AZ LPC LPC-18905.

In which languages does Lori Smith provide therapy?

Therapy is provided in English.

Where is Lori Smith located?

Lori Smith practices in Arizona.

How can I work with Lori Smith as my therapist?

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

Does Lori Smith work with international clients?

Lori Smith does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Lori 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 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.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsTrauma and abuseGriefDepression

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Licensed

Arizona

Languages

English

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