- 30 years experience
- Practical coping tools
- Acceptance and skills
About Lisa
Lisa Smith, LCSW, offers support for people dealing with stress, anxiety, grief, jealousy, mood concerns, and major life changes. She uses a calm, straightforward approach to help people who feel stuck or overwhelmed find practical ways forward. Her goal is to help clients recognize patterns, build coping skills, and restore a sense of direction.
With 30 years of clinical experience, she brings steady, practical guidance to difficult moments. Sessions focus on real-life problems like panic episodes, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and career stress. Lisa emphasizes clear steps clients can try between meetings so progress carries into daily life.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps people set small, doable goals. Therapy emphasizes learning tools and practicing them, not long lectures or abstract theory.
Lisa draws on a range of approaches to match the person in front of her. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based strategies to reduce struggle with strong emotions, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense reactions.
People who choose her often want a grounded plan for coping with anxiety, grief, compulsions, or mood swings. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, domestic violence aftermath, and adjustment after disasters. Prospective clients are invited to follow the site's intake steps to see if her style fits their needs.
With 30 years of clinical experience, she brings steady, practical guidance to difficult moments. Sessions focus on real-life problems like panic episodes, relationship strain, addiction concerns, and career stress. Lisa emphasizes clear steps clients can try between meetings so progress carries into daily life.
Her style is warm and nonjudgmental. She listens first, then helps people set small, doable goals. Therapy emphasizes learning tools and practicing them, not long lectures or abstract theory.
Lisa draws on a range of approaches to match the person in front of her. She uses cognitive-behavioral techniques to shift unhelpful thinking, acceptance-based strategies to reduce struggle with strong emotions, and skills from dialectical behavior therapy to manage intense reactions.
People who choose her often want a grounded plan for coping with anxiety, grief, compulsions, or mood swings. She also supports those facing compassion fatigue, domestic violence aftermath, and adjustment after disasters. Prospective clients are invited to follow the site's intake steps to see if her style fits their needs.
Approaches that guide online work and goals
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pulled into them. It focuses on values and small committed actions that move a life in a chosen direction. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, and panic symptoms. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling interpersonal conflicts.Finding the right approach is a team effort. Lisa will talk with each person about symptoms, goals, and what feels most useful. Together they try techniques and adjust the plan based on what helps in everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when days are tight. It also allows a therapist to use worksheets, guided exercises, and skill-practice between meetings so tools get used outside sessions.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes
Additional focus areas
Co-morbidityCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)Domestic violenceGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSocial anxiety and phobia
Therapeutic approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
30+ years
Credentials
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Lisa commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, grief, depression, jealousy, mood disorders, trauma, relationship issues, addictions, and related challenges.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and straightforward. She listens carefully, helps set small goals, and teaches skills to use between sessions.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 30 years of clinical experience providing ongoing therapy for a wide range of emotional and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an LCSW - Licensed Clinical Social Worker - based in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does pricing and payment work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin the process?
Select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.