Counseling and Therapy Tailored to the Unique Experiences of the LGBTQIA Community
Elizabeth D. Smith, PhD specializes in psychotherapy and counseling for members of the LGBTQIA community in Portland. She has experience in helping clients of many differing sexual orientations and gender identities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender queer, intersex, and asexual individuals and couples seeking psychological support.
Compassionate counseling
Dr. Smith takes an Integral Therapy approach to to many of these challenges. She provides a holistic psychotherapy method, which enhances connections among the mind, body, and spirit to achieve clarity and encourage acceptance of life’s infinite variety.She offers compassionate counseling to individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities dealing with self-acceptance, family acceptance, coming out, loneliness, and intersectional issues.Therapy for individuals and couples
In addition, Dr. Smith is experienced with relationship counseling for gay and lesbian couples. She sees married couples and those facing divorce as well as gay and lesbian partners in long-term relationships and domestic partnerships.She also helps LGBTQIA people suffering from depression, anxiety, emotional disturbances, and other mood disorders. Dr. Smith welcomes LGBTQIA clients seeking therapy for a wide range of life transitions, such as divorce, career shifts, familial struggles, and loss.Mental health counseling can be beneficial for anyone struggling with spirituality, career shifts, relationships, and other life challenges.
Contact an LGBTQIA therapist in Portland
Dr. Smith provides a supportive, safe, inclusive environment for individuals and couples to share their unique perspectives and to work through their specific challenges.Get in touch with Dr. Smith online to find out more about LGBTQIA therapy in Portland, or call (971) 303-8464 to schedule an appointment.