Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Arizona who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and self esteem struggles. She brings 11 years of experience to sessions and focuses on treating the whole person. Lori believes change starts when people understand how past experiences shape present life and values.
Lori uses a practical, flexible style. She listens, asks focused questions, and adapts methods to what each person needs. Sessions can include strategies for managing panic, mood shifts, and ADHD-related challenges, as well as support for career stress, eating and sleeping difficulties, and anger.
Her work blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, dialectical behavioral strategies, acceptance and commitment ideas, and emotionally-focused conversation. Lori aims to help people notice habits of thought and behavior, build new skills, and connect actions to personal values.
She also pays attention to how body and mind interact, and looks at history to find roots of current problems. That background helps when addressing trauma, dissociation, and complex reactions to loss or abandonment.
Lori emphasizes respect and dignity in the room. She encourages small, concrete steps toward clearer thinking, stronger coping, and improved self worth. If someone is ready to take the next step, Lori supports figuring out practical goals and a plan to reach them.
Using familiar therapies for online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters to them and take small committed actions toward those values. It is useful for anxiety, low motivation, and self esteem concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with practical experiments and behavior changes. It is often used for depression, panic, and worry. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and better communication when feelings run high.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to see which methods match a person’s goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying strategies, checking what helps, and adjusting the plan over time.
The original profile did not list specific online formats, so confirm available session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. It can also let people use written exercises and at-home practice between sessions. Licensed professionals adapt exercises to the online setting and help clients translate skills into everyday life.
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
Credentials
Arizona
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lori help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, self esteem struggles, and related concerns such as eating and sleeping problems and anger.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is adaptable and straightforward. She listens, uses practical techniques, and tailors sessions to each person's goals and motivation.
What experience does she bring to therapy sessions?
She has 11 years of experience as a practicing therapist and applies that experience to help people notice patterns, build coping skills, and address underlying issues.
What credentials and region are associated with this clinician?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Arizona as a Licensed Professional Counselor.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are available?
The original biography did not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking to know which formats are offered.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
