Licensed clinical social worker recordMissouri
Credentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Missouri
- LCSW, licence 000597
- NPI
- 1366157620
- Experience
- 30 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Missouri
These details come from information Lisa 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.
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- ACT and CBT
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Lisa
Lisa Smith is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri with 30 years of experience. She works with people coping with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, anger, addictions, relationship concerns, self-esteem problems, and life changes.
She uses direct, practical methods in sessions. Clients talk about what is happening now, identify patterns that cause distress, and test small changes between meetings. Lisa draws on approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to help people build skills for managing mood, panic, obsessions, and trauma reactions.
Her background includes long-term work with mood disorders, grief, compassion fatigue, and trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing complex combinations of needs like co-morbidity, intellectual disability, or the effects of disaster and domestic violence. Lisa has attention to practical life pressures such as career demands, caregiving, and midlife questions.
Sessions emphasize clear goals, concrete coping tools, and gradual changes that fit everyday life. She uses motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when people want targeted, short-term work on decisions, habits, or recovery from addiction.
Language of practice is English and her Missouri license is listed as MO LCSW. Before scheduling, people should confirm current session formats and scheduling details through the site so they know how to proceed.
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How therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is about clarifying what matters most and taking small steps toward those values while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It often helps with anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like panic, obsessive thinking, and low mood. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and relationship effectiveness which can be useful for intense mood swings and chronic emotional dysregulation.Finding the right mix of methods is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which approaches fit their goals and preferences, and may adjust methods as progress unfolds.
Session formats are not listed in the original biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow a shorter check-in when needed, and reduce travel time around work or caregiving. These practical benefits help people maintain consistency with sessions and practice skills between meetings while the therapist applies ACT, CBT, or DBT tools in a way that fits the client's everyday life.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and related concerns including addictions and relationship issues.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses practical, skills-based work that focuses on current problems, patterns, and small changes to try between sessions.
How much experience does she have?
She has 30 years of clinical experience working with mood disorders, grief, trauma, and life transitions.
Is she a licensed clinician in Missouri?
Yes. Her credential is Licensed Clinical Social Worker, listed as MO LCSW.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started scheduling a session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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