Licensed clinical social worker recordIllinois
Elizabeth Smith, LCSW
Illinois
Licensed clinical social worker - stress and trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Illinois
- LCSW, licence 149018133
- NPI
- 1245006584
- Experience
- 12 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Illinois
These details come from information Elizabeth supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Attachment work
- Mindfulness tools
- Solution-focused steps
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois with 12 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression. She works with people who want straightforward help for everyday struggles and life transitions.
Smith uses approaches that link relationships, present moments, and problem-solving. In sessions she listens for patterns in attachment and communication. From there she helps people identify small, concrete changes they can try between meetings. These efforts aim to reduce overwhelm and improve day-to-day functioning.
She also draws on trauma-focused work when past events affect current feelings or behavior. That can mean pacing conversations differently and building clear ways to manage strong emotions. Mindfulness techniques are offered to help people notice stress reactions and practice simple calming exercises.
Elizabeth supports people dealing with workplace stress, questions about life purpose, sexuality and women’s issues, and concerns around pregnancy and childbirth. She helps with communication problems and forgiveness when those topics come up in personal or professional relationships.
Sessions are practical and goal-oriented without losing attention to emotional experience. The LCSW frames progress as a series of manageable steps. To begin, readers are asked to follow the site's booking flow and complete the matching questionnaire before scheduling a first session.
BHow sessions work
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how past and current relationships shape feelings and behavior. In online work this often shows up as looking at interaction patterns and practicing new ways of relating in everyday life.Mindfulness Therapy teaches attention skills and simple exercises to notice stress and reduce reactivity. Online sessions can include guided breathing or brief grounding practices that are easy to try between meetings.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work collaboratively to choose methods that match a person’s goals, needs, and comfort level. That might mean starting with solution-focused steps and adding mindfulness or trauma-focused pacing as needed.
The practical benefit of online work is fitting sessions into a busy life. It can make it simpler to schedule around work, childcare, or medical appointments. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm the current options before booking. Online sessions can support steady progress by making it easier to keep appointments and practice techniques between meetings.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Illinois
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, self-esteem, and depression, along with related topics like attachment and workplace issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style combines attachment-based thinking, trauma-focused pacing, mindfulness exercises, and solution-focused planning to produce practical next steps.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of professional experience working in social work and clinical settings.
Is she licensed in Illinois?
Yes. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Illinois.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats does she offer?
The biography does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers