Elizabeth Smith LCSW

The first session, as with all Thriveworks therapists, will involve talking through your needs and goals for therapy — whether those involve managing depression, anxiety, relationship problems, or another mental health challenge. This will enable you to receive the very best care, as a personalized treatment plan will then be developed for subsequent sessions. Thriveworks helps people live happier, more fulfilling lives. Clients are guided and supported as they work through their unique mental health challenges – and, along the way, shown the life-changing power of therapy.

I offer a variety of counseling approaches including CBT / Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Systems. As a neurodivergent person, I understand the struggles of feelings misunderstood and unheard at times.

Elizabeth is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Oregon with over 5 years of experience working as a psychotherapist with youth, adolescents, and adults in inpatient and outpatient settings. Elizabeth has worked with clients with a broad range of concerns including anxiety, depression/mood disorders, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, family dynamic distresses, couples therapy, poor communication styles, attachment, emotional abuse, and trauma. Elizabeth completed her Master of Social Work (MSW) at Portland State University. Elizabeth grew up in a rural ranching and farming community and was a former military spouse with experience in navigating the nuisance and comfort that the rural, urban, and military cultures. This, coupled with her professional experience, enables Elizabeth to provide guidance and support that her clients are seeking in several different cultures/living environments. Elizabeth utilizes multiple treatment approaches including mindfulness, sensorimotor psychotherapy, somatic psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, and solution-focused therapy. Elizabeth takes a holistic approach to therapy believing that the mind and body are interconnected. She sees the person as a whole person and not a part of a person. Elizabeth takes a neurobiological and relationship-based approach to therapy with both individuals and couples. "Wounds are part of life; it is the process of supporting a person in healing wounds." Elizabeth is assured that she would be able to support you on your journey of healing and becoming the person you aspire to be, schedule an appointment today.

• Oregon, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, L10772

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