Lori Smith

Lori Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Arizona who helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and many other struggles. She brings a practical, person-focused approach to sessions and aims to help clients find clearer coping strategies and stronger day-to-day footing.

She draws on Mindfulness Therapy to help people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed. Lori also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered methods to help people name values and take steps that match what matters to them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques are used when helpful to teach skills for emotion regulation and problem solving.

With 11 years of experience as an LPC, Lori frames work around the whole person, paying attention to how thoughts, body reactions, and habits connect. She emphasizes looking at how past events shape current patterns and values, and then building practical ways to respond differently in day-to-day life. Sessions are adapted to each person’s goals and motivation.

Lori describes her style as warm and educational. She explains tools in simple language and helps clients practice them between sessions. The aim is steady progress toward clearer choices, fewer cycles of reactivity, and more manageable routines.

People who want to begin are encouraged to reflect on what they hope to change and to be ready to try small, consistent steps. Lori works in Arizona and conducts sessions in English.

How these therapies translate to online work

Mindfulness Therapy helps people learn to notice thoughts, feelings, and body sensations without automatically reacting. Online sessions can include guided mindfulness practices and short exercises to use between meetings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions that match those values, which can be broken into short home practices and step-by-step plans during virtual sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening and understanding from the therapist so people feel heard while they sort out goals and next steps.

Finding the right approach is collaborative. Lori will work with each person to pick techniques that fit their needs, goals, and everyday life. That may mean trying a mindful practice for a few weeks, then adding skills from CBT or DBT if needed. The plan can shift as progress is tracked together.

Confirm the exact session options before booking, since formats are not specified here. Many people find online work helps fit therapy into a busy schedule, makes it easier to do short check-ins on a break, and allows practice of skills in real-world settings between appointments. Licensed professionals can support skill practice, values-based steps, and emotion regulation techniques through remote sessions when those formats are arranged.