Therapist listings are provided by BetterHelp. We will earn a commission at no additional cost to you if you sign up through our links.

Lee Anne Smith

Lee Anne Smith, LPC

Therapist in Colorado

Compassionate, practical support for change

Continue with Lee Review online therapy options on BetterHelp.
  • Attachment-informed care
  • CBT and EMDR methods
  • Collaborative treatment planning

About Lee

Lee Anne Smith is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Colorado. She brings 15 years of clinical experience to sessions and focuses on depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and related concerns. Her manner is warm and interactive, and she aims to treat each person with respect and compassion.

Lee Anne blends practical strategies with a focus on relationships and personal meaning. She uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking and build new skills. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how early connections influence current patterns.

Sessions are tailored to the individual's needs. Lee Anne adapts conversations and plans so they fit each person's goals and life. She describes her style as creative and flexible, and she works collaboratively on steps that feel doable.

Over her career she has supported people facing grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, addiction and recovery issues, body image and eating difficulties, chronic illness and pain, and work-related compassion fatigue. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, attachment wounds, codependency, dissociation, and communication problems.

Clients can expect a straightforward, empathetic approach that combines skill-building with attention to emotional experience. Lee Anne helps people develop practical tools while also exploring how past relationships affect present struggles. She invites clients to shape the pace and focus of therapy as they move forward.

This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.

How attachment work and CBT translate to online care

Attachment-informed work looks at how early relationships shape how people relate now. In practice this means talking about patterns, noticing triggers, and using that awareness to change responses and build safer connections. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms like low mood and anxiety; it often includes short exercises and homework to practice between sessions.

Choosing a therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. Lee Anne will talk with each person about goals and preferences and suggest ways of working that suit their situation. Together they’ll test methods and adjust the plan based on what helps most.

Confirm the session formats available before booking, as the profile does not list specific options. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, such as using a shorter check-in during a lunch break or avoiding travel time. It can also allow continuing work when relocation or schedule changes occur. Licensed professionals adapt techniques like EMDR and CBT for remote sessions so clients can keep progressing without major disruption.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist address?

Lee Anne works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, ADHD, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, eating and body image concerns, and compassion fatigue.

What is the therapist's general approach and style?

Her style is described as warm and interactive. She uses client-centered conversations, cognitive behavioral techniques, attachment-based ideas, and EMDR as appropriate to the person's needs.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 15 years of experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor working with clients on mood, trauma, and relationship-related concerns.

Where is the therapist licensed and located?

She holds LPC credentials and practices in Colorado; her profile also notes licensure in Texas as part of her background.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients accepted?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with this therapist?

To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Therapists on BetterHelp do not prescribe medication. A doctor can talk with you about medical options. If you are thinking about suicide, call or text 988; in an emergency, call 911.

Lee Anne SmithContinue with Lee