Lisa Smith

Therapist

26 years of experience

Virtual
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I am Lisa Smith a Licensed Clinical Therapist, passionate about helping adults find their way through life’s challenging moments. With over 20 years of experience, I blend evidence-based approaches like CBT with a warm, collaborative style that helps you feel heard and supported.

My approach to therapy

“After completing my Master’s in Social Work- Mental Health Specialty, at the University of Illinois. I have continued to expand my toolkit with specialized training in CBT, Trauma and Interpersonal Therapy. In addition, I am experienced in other Evidenced Based Therapies. to provide you with effective, evidence-based support tailored to your unique needs.

What you can expect from me

My approach blends cognitive-behavioral techniques to help you challenge unhelpful thought patterns with mindfulness practices that build present-moment awareness. I believe therapy works best when we address both immediate symptoms and deeper patterns, creating change that lasts. Ready to start your journey? I offer a free 15-minute consultation call to answer your questions and see if we’re a good fit. Contact me today to schedule a time to connect.

About me

I identify as
Caucasian, Woman
My style is
Empowering, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

Years of experience
26 years of experience
Training
MSW (Master of Social Work) at University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
License type
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (Illinois)
Licensed in
Illinois
Insurance accepted
Aetna, Ascension, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network

Cost

Care details

Top specialties
Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Stress management, Grief or loss, Physical health issues, Chronic conditions
More specialties
ADD/ADHD, Eating disorders, OCD, Anger management, Panic disorders, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
Therapy methods
Narrative Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Psychodynamic, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Behavioral Activation (BA), Cognitive Behavioral Family Therapy, Relational, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Problem-Solving Therapy (PST), Attachment Based, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Brief Dynamic, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Focused CBT, Multidimensional Family, Attachment Based Family Therapy, Behavioral, Behavior Modification, Behavior Management
Care types
Individual therapy, Family therapy
Ages served
Adults, Seniors
Languages
English