About me
Dr Elizma van der Smit
Clinical Psychologist
I have been practicing clinical psychology for almost three decades, my extensive experience has been my greatest teacher. I am especially interested in working with relationships, anger and personal development. Working with anger, depression and anxiety disorders is also part of my greatest passions. I love helping, and it is imperative to me that a person who is hurting must get the right information, leading them on a healing path. I always set clear goals to determine our therapeutic path and often use cognitive therapy to attain these goals. My primary focus in therapy is to provide options, where a person might feel that there is no option available.
I hold master’s degrees in Clinical Psychology and Personal and Professional Leadership as well as a PhD in Clinical Psychology.
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Dr. Elizma van der Smit
B.A., B.A. Honns., M.A. Clin. Psych. (PU vir CHO), M.Phil PPL (RAU), PhD (NWU)
PR nr: 8645779
Professional affiliation :Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) PS 0064793
Services
As a clinical psychologist, I specialize in evidence-based therapies, including Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Brain Work Recursive Therapy (BWRT). I work with teens and adults in individual psychotherapy on a wide range of issues, including:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Relationship difficulties
- Stress
- Trauma
- Major life transitions – leaving home, pregnancy, divorce, mid-life changes, career changes
- Anger management
- Death, loss and complicated bereavement
- Loneliness
- Illness – Chronic or terminal (of yourself or a loved one)
What I offer
In person consultations
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Online consultations
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Online Anger Management classes
Attend weekly classes to learn how to manage your anger like a pro!
Courses
Grab specialized courses to help you manage powerful emotions!