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| Liz Smith psychotherapist |
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I have been a psychotherapist for over fifteen years. I graduated from the University of Chicago School of Social Service Administration with an M.A. degree in 1979. I also graduated with a BA degree from the University of Michigan in in Sociology with Distinction. in 1976.
I have worked in child welfare, diverse mental health settings, hospitals inpatient and outpatient, foster care , in home health and many other places as a clinical therapist.. I have been in private practice since 1998. I am a clinical social worker with licenses in the states of Illinois, Arizona, Michigan and California.
I routinely see insurance and EAP clients , individuals, couples, and families, . I also see private pay clients or those with out of network benefits. Please ask me if you have any questions determining how we can bill for any sessions or consultations.
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I have offices in Glendale and Scottsdale,.Arizona.
In 2004,2005 I participated in anxiety and depression free screening day for the local Illinois community as part of a National effort sponsored by Freedom from Fear based in New York. Press releases were printed in the Northwest Herald and Chicago Tribune community sections.
My mission is to incorporate creative efforts in order to successfully help clients. basing my success on working extensively with clients over the years in different settings.
I am trained as a clinical social worker with a background in psychoanalytic psychotherapy but am also eclectic meaning I use many different treatment theories, models, and methods in which to draw upon to treat clients. I keep up to date by continuously attending continuing education seminars and classes to maintain the state licenses requirements .
While all efforts are made to be successful in helping clients problem solve and resolve issues, and many clients do feel relief of symptoms and feel more positive given tools to help cope best with situations or relationships or conflicts of self and life , as said, there are no guarantees .
Benefits of treatment can be better communication with those in work or school environments, or with family and/or self Growth in understanding or insight into what has been bothering one offers other benefits. I try to help people help themselves and believe given the right tools and support many will.
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Email :elizbeth33@msn.com
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