LPC

Lori Smith, LPC

Experience11 years
LocationArizona
Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Client-Centered Therapy

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About Lori

Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona who supports people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, eating and sleeping challenges, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

Background and approach

She draws on 11 years of clinical experience to address both immediate symptoms and the underlying patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulties. Her work is person-centered and integrative, blending cognitive and emotion-focused tools to help clients explore past influences and present-day choices.

Lori emphasizes the interconnectedness of mind and body and uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Client-Centered methods to tailor care to each person’s needs.

She also lists additional focus areas such as attachment concerns, substance-related issues, body image, codependency, dissociation, and complex mood or personality challenges. Lori aims to help clients identify values, understand how past beliefs shape current behavior, and build practical skills for navigating life transitions.

Her style balances education and supportive guidance, adapting interventions to the client’s goals and motivation while maintaining respect for each person’s inherent worth.

How evidence-based approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility by working with thoughts and emotions rather than trying to eliminate them; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, offering practical skills for mood, anxiety, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) centers on understanding and reshaping emotional responses in close relationships to improve connection and resolve conflict.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work with clients to assess needs, goals, and preferences and may combine techniques from different models to fit the individual. This collaborative planning helps create a treatment path that aligns with what matters most to the client while remaining flexible as needs evolve.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and to access support from home. These formats allow for continuity of care across locations in Arizona and provide options for people who prefer shorter check-ins, skill practice between sessions, or regular messaging alongside scheduled talks.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly address?

Lori works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting stress, anger, self-esteem, career matters, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.

How would you describe Lori's therapeutic style?

She uses an integrative, person-centered style that combines evidence-based techniques with emotion-focused work to meet clients where they are and tailor sessions to individual goals.

What is Lori's clinical background?

She has 11 years of experience practicing as a therapist and applies a mix of approaches such as ACT, CBT, DBT, EFT, and client-centered methods in her work.

What credentials and location are listed for this provider?

The therapist holds the LPC credential with licence number AZ LPC LPC-18905 and practices in Arizona.

Does Lori offer services in multiple languages or accept international clients?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are available for remote work?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.

How are fees and payment structured?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To get started, select the Start Therapy button, fill out a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

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

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issues Body imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shame Impulsivity Isolation / loneliness Life purpose Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic 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

What Lori can help with

Lori Smith works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, and depression.

Lori works with depression, anxiety disorders, panic, and personality disorders.

How Lori approaches therapy

Lori's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Hypnotherapy, and Mindfulness Therapy.

Lori uses EMDR.

Experience and training

Lori is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Arizona.