Liz Oaksmith

Liz Oaksmith is a therapist at the University of Washington Student Counseling Center (UWCC). She assists Student Veteran Life as a liaison who does outreach to the SVL center where she is available for general discussions, provides psychoeducation, answers any questions about mental health services, meets with vets for counseling, and provides support for veteran’s mental health at events.

Liz is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with over 20 years of experience as a therapist. She has specialized in crisis work and intensive treatment in a variety of settings including inpatient psychiatry, community mental health, an Emergency Department, an outpatient medical clinic, and residential substance abuse treatment. She has experience working with both active duty and veterans.

Liz has a BA in Psychology from Seattle University and a Master of Education (M.Ed) in School Counseling from the University of Washington. She is a Seattle native but has also lived in Tokyo and Massachusetts. She is an avid road cyclist and has a passion for international travel and exploration.