Business Details
Trauma-Informed Psychological Services in Hauppauge, NY
Clear Direction Psychological Services is a specialized practice dedicated to providing compassionate, trauma-informed care for adults, young adults, and couples. Founded by Dr. Elizabeth (Liz) J. Smyth, a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of clinical experience, the practice focuses on addressing trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship challenges. Dr. Smyth employs evidence-based therapies such as Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Polyvagal-informed techniques to help clients build emotional resilience and foster meaningful connections.With a commitment to collaborative care, the practice emphasizes creating a safe, nonjudgmental space for clients to explore their unique challenges and achieve lasting growth. The practice serves individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds, prioritizing personalized treatment plans tailored to each client's needs.
Services
Trauma Therapy
Clinical Anger Management
Grief Counseling
Depression Treatment
Couples Therapy
Highlights and features
- We offer 15+ years of clinical experience in trauma-informed care.
- Our practice utilizes evidence-based therapies like EFT and ACT.
- We provide personalized treatment plans for individual needs.
- Our founder has advanced training in trauma recovery since 2009.
- We prioritize compassionate, nonjudgmental therapeutic relationships.
Associations and certifications
- Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist
Services
Trauma Therapy
Specialized treatment for trauma survivors using Polyvagal-informed therapy and exposure interventions. Addresses PTSD from childhood abuse, combat, or loss. Helps regulate nervous system responses and rebuild emotional safety through evidence-based techniques tailored to individual needs.
Clinical Anger Management
Contextual Anger Regulation Therapy (CART) for chronic anger issues. Combines mindfulness and acceptance strategies to identify triggers, develop healthy responses, and reduce aggressive behaviors while addressing underlying emotional patterns contributing to anger dysregulation.
Grief Counseling
Support for navigating grief from death, divorce, or life transitions. Focuses on developing coping skills, processing complex emotions, and finding meaning while honoring loss through compassionate, personalized therapeutic approaches for individuals and couples.
Depression Treatment
Integrates CBT, ACT, and compassion-focused therapy to address persistent sadness and emotional numbness. Targets thought patterns, builds emotional regulation skills, and incorporates body-based tools to restore motivation and reconnect with life's purpose.
Couples Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy for relationship struggles. Addresses communication breakdowns, rebuilds trust after infidelity, and strengthens emotional connections through structured interventions that foster empathy and mutual understanding.
People
Elizabeth (Liz) J. Smyth
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Smyth is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with 15+ years of experience specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy. She founded Clear Direction Psychological Services in Hauppauge, NY, after working in forensic, hospital, and private practice settings across three states.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We offer evidence-based therapies including EFT, ACT, Polyvagal-informed therapy, and exposure interventions tailored to individual needs for trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues.
Do you accept insurance?
We operate as an out-of-network provider to maintain confidentiality and treatment flexibility. We provide superbills for potential insurance reimbursement through services like Reimbursify.
What is your approach to trauma treatment?
Our trauma therapy combines nervous system regulation, cognitive restructuring, and body-based techniques to process traumatic memories while building emotional resilience and safety.
How can I schedule an appointment?
Use our online booking system for a free 10-15 minute consultation or call 631-528-5880 directly to discuss availability and therapy options.
Do you offer telehealth services?
Yes, we provide telepsychology sessions for adult individuals and couples to ensure accessibility while maintaining high-quality therapeutic care.
What are your office hours?
Primary office hours are Monday 10am-3pm and Tuesday-Friday 10am-5pm. Flexible scheduling options are available upon request.
