Elizabeth Chavez, LPCC

Elizabeth Chavez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than 20 years working in the mental health field. She has built a broad clinical background by practicing in intensive psychiatric hospitals, correctional settings, substance treatment centers, and community counseling centers, which informs a practical, down-to-earth approach to care.

She operates from a person-centered perspective, meeting each client where they are and treating sessions as a collaborative conversation. Elizabeth focuses on understanding an individual’s needs, strengths, challenges, desires, and fears, then tailors interventions to fit the person rather than forcing a single model. Her goal is to help people feel better now while developing tools, insight, and motivation to maintain stability, engagement, and well-being over time.

Her specialty areas include trauma and grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, existential concerns, relationship and family issues, grief and loss, self-esteem, and a range of other concerns such as ADHD, eating and sleeping difficulties, intimacy-related issues, and coping with life changes. Clinically she draws on client-centered methods alongside approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, and other evidence-informed techniques to respond to each client’s unique situation.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth Chavez uses client-centered therapy, which means she prioritizes a respectful, listening-based relationship where the client’s own goals and values shape the work. This approach helps people who want a collaborative space to explore identity, meaning, and personal priorities.

She also employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a practical method that helps identify and adjust unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. CBT is often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems because it focuses on concrete skills and problem-solving.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is another approach she draws on, particularly when emotion regulation, intense interpersonal conflicts, or patterns of impulsive behavior are present. DBT offers skills for managing strong emotions, improving relationships, and increasing distress tolerance.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine what fits best given their needs, goals, and preferences. She tailors methods over time so therapy evolves as the client makes progress.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for scheduling around work, family, or mobility needs. These formats make it easier to access consistent support from licensed professionals and can help people maintain momentum between in-person appointments or when in-person care is not practical.