Dr. Elizabeth Palacios, LPC

Dr. Elizabeth Palacios is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with 20 years of professional experience. She focuses on supporting people who have experienced trauma and abuse, those working to build self-esteem, and clients navigating career challenges and major life transitions.

Her work also addresses multicultural concerns, motivation, confidence, and coping with change, and she brings sensitivity to issues such as caregiving stress, communication and family difficulties, and recovery from sexual assault. Dr. Palacios emphasizes respect and compassion in every interaction and adapts conversations and treatment plans to meet each client's individual needs.

She encourages clients to recognize the courage it takes to pursue a more fulfilling and happier life, offering support and empowerment throughout the change process. Dr. Palacios tailors therapeutic goals to what matters most to the individual, helping clients build practical skills, strengthen resilience, and move toward clearer purpose and healthier relationships.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Dr. Elizabeth Palacios draws from client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and motivational interviewing to support clients in online settings. Client-centered therapy focuses on creating an empathetic, nonjudgmental space where the client leads the pace and content of sessions - this approach is helpful for building trust, exploring identity, and strengthening self-worth.

CBT offers practical strategies to identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it useful for coping with anxiety, depressive patterns, and stress related to life or work changes. Motivational interviewing helps clients clarify their own reasons for change and increase personal motivation, which can be especially effective when addressing readiness for new goals or recovery from difficult experiences.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Dr. Palacios collaborates with each client to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts techniques over time to suit changing circumstances and priorities.

Online therapy with Dr. Palacios is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility to fit varied schedules and lifestyles. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable.