Lori Smith

Lori Smith graduated from The Ohio State University in 1995. She completed internships at Riverside Methodist Hospital and in the community mental health system in Columbus, OH while in school. Since graduating from Ohio State, Lori has worked in Social Work for over 25 years. She has over 20 years of counseling experience across a variety of treatment settings including an outpatient practice, inpatient mental health treatment and children’s residential treatment. She enjoys diversity and welcomes people from all backgrounds. Lori completes assessments and provides comprehensive counseling with children, adolescents, and adults. • Self Esteem • Parent/Child Problems • Grief • Mood Disorders • Anxiety Disorders including Panic Disorder • Oppositional Defiant Disorders • Physical, Sexual, Emotional Abuse and other Trauma • Anger and Stress Management As a practitioner, Lori uses a blend of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Play Therapy, Seeking Safety, and psycho-education with individuals age six and older. Her theory is that when people have hope and can learn to challenge and replace irrational thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, people are free to experience change. Lori is very client-centered and is there to support all clients in a non-judgmental way and to facilitate them in finding their individual pathway to happiness. Lori has one daughter, two cats, and one dog. She enjoys reading and running in her spare time. Lori and her daughter enjoy traveling and exploring new places. She was raised in Iowa but now considers the Greenville, SC area her home.