Integral Psychotherapist in Portland, Oregon

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Elizabeth D. Smith, PhD has a doctorate in clinical social work who works in SE Portland’s Hawthorne District. 
She specializes in helping clients with a variety of life’s issues, such as relationship difficulties, beginning a new job, navigating divorce and transitioning to retirement.
She has over thirty-five years of practice experience and is particularly skilled in working with people confronting a crisis of faith, chronic pain, cancer or other life-threatening illnesses.    Dr. Smith has also worked extensively with members of the LGBTQIA community. 
She studied at the Catholic University of America, obtaining an MSW and a PhD in Clinical Social Work, as well as an MA in Religious Studies. Dr. Smith is licensed by the State of Oregon (License #6293).
In addition to expertise in Integral Psychotherapy, Dr. Smith applies model of practice based in the following theories:  psychodynamic, transpersonal, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). she treats individuals and couples.
With an understanding that each client is unique, Dr. Smith provides personalized guidance and counseling for individuals, couples, and groups facing a variety of challenging dilemmas and mental health issues.

Navigate life’s toughest transitions with guidance from an experienced counselor

Dr. Smith specializes in grief, spirituality, and relationship challenges. In addition, she has worked extensively with LGBTQ clients as well as those going through significant life transitions.
She believes that mental and emotional healing must be accompanied by acknowledgment of different perspectives in order to be effective.

An Integral approach to emotional healing

The first session begins with a discussion of the issue (or issues) at hand and culminates with a co-developed plan to achieve the best outcome possible. Many times, transitions involve a certain amount of loss and grief that has yet to be acknowledged. The goal would be to integrate this transition or life condition, whether large or small, into your overall life journey. 
Through recognition and understanding of how this can impact your assumptions and actions, Dr. Smith can help you manage, adjust, and adapt to those perspectives as necessary. The idea is to transcend, yet include, these life experiences.
She is dedicated to helping her clients learn to seamlessly blend their beliefs into the surrounding environment.
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Get in touch with a mental health therapist in SE Portland

Dr. Smith provides experienced mental health psychotherapy services in SE Portland and the surrounding areas. Payment is required at the beginning of each session.
Cost per session typically ranges from $100 – $125. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, Venmo, or PayPal. Please note that Dr. Smith does not bill insurance companies. However, many insurance plans, including Medicare, will reimburse patients for mental health counseling.
Contact Dr. Smith online or call (971) 303-8464 to learn more about the comprehensive therapy services she offers. You can also book your first appointment online.