Lori Smith, LPC

Trauma-informed counselor blending holistic and clinical care

Trauma and PTSD care
Integrative mind-body approach
EMDR certified practitioner

About Lori Smith

Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 11 years of clinical experience who approaches care with a holistic, whole-person perspective. She blends traditional psychotherapy with complementary methods developed through her training as a Holistic Nutritionist, Hypnotherapist, and Life Coach, and she holds certification in Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR), a trauma-focused therapy that helps reprocess distressing memories through guided bilateral stimulation. Lori emphasizes the connection between mind, body, and spirit, and she believes that meaningful change comes from addressing both present symptoms and the roots of past experiences.

Lori specializes in trauma therapy and works with a broad range of concerns including depression, anxiety and panic, mood and personality disorders, PTSD and other trauma-related difficulties, substance and behavioral addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleep problems, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career transitions, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and coping with significant life changes. She draws on evidence-based techniques to tailor care to each person's situation, using methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), solution-focused strategies, exposure work, and EMDR when appropriate.

Her clinical style is integrative and individualized, adapting sessions to clients' goals, motivation, and specific challenges. Lori prioritizes helping people understand how past beliefs influence current patterns, identify personal values, and build practical skills for more satisfying daily life. She approaches each person with respect and dignity and holds a hopeful stance about human potential, viewing therapeutic progress as a collaborative process rooted in curiosity and personal meaning.

Areas of Expertise

Primary Focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also Specializes In

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

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 Approach

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 Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems

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. Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). License details: AZ LPC LPC-18905.

In which languages does Lori Smith provide therapy?

Lori Smith provides therapy in English.

Where is Lori Smith located?

Lori Smith is located 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 with therapy 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.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take committed action toward those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings. ACT can be useful for anxiety, depression, and life transitions where avoidance patterns limit engagement in meaningful activities.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and shifting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It offers practical strategies for managing symptoms of anxiety, depression, panic, and many mood-related concerns by building skills for problem solving and emotional regulation.

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and a collaborative therapeutic relationship. This approach supports self-exploration and can be especially helpful for building self-esteem, processing grief, and improving relationship and intimacy issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Lori Smith works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods fit best with each person’s needs, goals, and preferences. Licensed professionals adjust techniques over time, combining approaches when that better serves the client's progress.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, manage transportation limitations, and access consistent care from different locations. These options allow therapists and clients to maintain continuity of care while choosing the format that feels most comfortable and effective for the work at hand.

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