Lori Smith, LPC - Therapist in Arizona

Values-focused work
Skills and tools
Strength-based care

About Lori

Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction, and the fallout from trauma. She also supports clients dealing with relationship and intimacy concerns, sleep and eating issues, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster. Lori writes plainly and aims to make therapy practical and understandable for people under pressure.

She blends several therapy methods to match each person’s needs. Lori uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Emotionally-Focused Therapy, and client-centered work to help people notice patterns, change unhelpful behaviors, and reconnect with their values. Sessions focus on real-life steps, skills practice, and clearer thinking rather than jargon.

With 11 years of experience in Arizona, Lori frames problems as connected across mind and body. She pays attention to how past experiences shape current choices, and helps people identify beliefs that no longer serve them. The work often includes learning coping skills, changing thinking habits, and practicing new ways of relating.

Her style is adaptable and collaborative. Lori tailors each session to a person’s goals, needs, and readiness for change. She values respect and dignity, and encourages people to notice progress even when it feels small.

People who are ready to take a step toward change will find straightforward support focused on practical tools, clearer thinking, and rebuilding strength after difficult events.

Approaches that guide online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people clarify what matters to them and build actions around those values. It’s useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes by shifting focus from ruminating to meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts influence feelings and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating issues. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and a nonjudgmental relationship to help people feel understood and find their own solutions.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a shared process. Lori works with clients to test what fits best, adjusting methods based on how someone responds and what their goals are. The plan can change over time as needs and priorities shift.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people practice skills in their everyday routines and bring real-life problems into sessions for immediate problem-solving.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Addictions Trauma and abuse Grief Depression

Also works with

Relationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesBody imageCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / loneliness Life purposeObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)HypnotherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapySomatic TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

11+ years

Credentials

Arizona

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Lori commonly help with?

She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, sleep and eating problems, parenting strain, ADHD, and coping with life changes including coping with natural or human-caused disaster.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is adaptable and straightforward. She mixes practical skills, talking through patterns, and values-focused work to help people make changes that fit their life.

What is her professional background?

She has 11 years of experience working as a therapist and uses an integrative approach that draws on several therapeutic methods to meet each client’s needs.

What credentials and region apply to this therapist?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as AZ LPC, and practices in Arizona.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can international clients work with this therapist?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the steps to begin working together?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule based on the therapist’s availability.