Elizabeth Frietsch, LPC

Elizabeth Frietsch schedules appointments in late evenings to accommodate parental duties and work commitments. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas - LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, a credential indicating formal training and state licensure in counseling.

She has focused her practice on adolescent and adult survivors of sexual assault, domestic violence, and child abuse, offering trauma-informed care that addresses both recent and long-standing effects. She is certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), a trauma-focused, evidence-based approach designed to reduce the lasting impact of traumatic events and help clients reframe unhelpful beliefs related to the trauma.

In addition to trauma work, she has experience supporting people coping with depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and attachment or intimacy-related fears. Her background in education and social services informs her approach to preventing and addressing compassion fatigue and burnout among caregivers and helping clients navigate major life stressors.

As a foster and adoptive parent, she brings direct experience with the Texas foster care system and the unique parenting challenges that arise when caring for children who have experienced trauma. She is familiar with Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and integrates an affirming, non-judgmental stance with clients, including individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum and those with diverse or no religious beliefs. She aims to create a supportive space for exploring difficult topics and building practical coping strategies.

Trauma-informed and solution-focused care online

Elizabeth Frietsch uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT is practical and often useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. She also draws on Trauma-Focused Therapy approaches, including her training in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), to support people processing the emotional and cognitive impacts of traumatic events and reducing trauma-related symptoms. When appropriate, she incorporates Solution-Focused Therapy techniques to help clients set concrete goals and build on their existing strengths to achieve short-term progress.

Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the work together. Elizabeth collaborates with each person to tailor methods to their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time so therapy remains a good fit.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which can make it easier to access care around work, family, and other responsibilities. These options provide flexibility for scheduling and allow licensed professionals and therapists to deliver consistent support without requiring a commute, which can help people maintain momentum between appointments.