LPC

Lori Smith, LPC

Experience11 years
LocationArizona
Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Addictions, and Trauma and abuse
Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

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About Lori

Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience who supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, eating and sleeping difficulties, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem issues, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life changes.

Background and approach

She brings an integrative perspective that attends to emotional patterns, coping skills, and the roots of distress to help clients move toward clearer priorities and healthier responses. Her style blends evidence-based tools and compassionate listening, tailoring interventions to each person's situation rather than relying on a single method.

Lori uses Internal Family Systems concepts alongside approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and behavior patterns. She emphasizes exploring past influences on present life while helping clients identify values and build practical coping strategies.

Based in Arizona, Lori combines a respectful, down-to-earth manner with goal-oriented work to support clients who are ready to pursue change.

How therapeutic approaches guide online work

Many clients benefit from approaches that combine internal exploration with skill-building. Internal Family Systems (IFS) helps people map different internal parts and their relationships, which can be useful for working through trauma, shame, or internal conflict by creating more self-led balance. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings, often helping with anxiety, depression, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship and is focused on listening and empathy to help clients develop self-understanding and intrinsic motivation.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to identify which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting techniques as progress unfolds and checking in about what feels helpful along the way.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing people to access consistent support without rearranging major parts of their schedules. These formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care during life changes and to practice newly learned skills in everyday settings with guidance from a licensed professional.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Lori address in therapy?

She works with a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, parenting concerns, anger, self esteem, career issues, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and other life transitions.

What therapeutic approaches does she typically use?

The practice uses an integrative approach drawing from Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to combine emotional exploration with practical skills.

How long has Lori been practicing?

She has 11 years of experience as a licensed practitioner, providing a mix of talk therapy and structured interventions across a variety of presenting concerns.

Where is Lori licensed and practicing?

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

Does she offer services in languages other than English or accept international clients?

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

What formats are available for sessions?

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

How are fees handled for therapy with Lori?

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

What should someone do to begin working with her?

Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling sessions 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 / lonelinessLife purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCD Panic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-love Social 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