Therapist profile
Elizabeth Chavez, LPCC
Licensed counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Chavez is an independently licensed counselor (LPCC) in New Mexico with 20 years of experience in mental health. She has worked in intensive psychiatric hospitals, correctional settings, substance treatment centers, and community counseling centers. Her listed concerns include stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and family issues, parenting, grief, and related areas.
She approaches sessions in a person-centered way. Conversations are straightforward. The client describes what is going on and Elizabeth listens to understand needs, strengths, obstacles, and goals.
Elizabeth uses practical tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside mindfulness and existential perspectives. She focuses on skills that reduce distress and improve daily coping. Sessions often include noticing patterns, trying small behavioral changes, and learning concrete skills to manage strong emotions.
Her background in inpatient, correctional, and substance use settings shapes a direct style. That experience informs how she talks about safety, relapse prevention, grief, and managing intense feelings. She also brings work with people navigating life changes and compassion fatigue.
People who prefer a conversational, skills-focused approach may find this style helpful. The therapist aims to help people develop tools and motivation to feel steadier and more engaged in day-to-day life. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Elizabeth uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in her practice. Client-Centered Therapy means conversations focus on understanding the person's needs and goals and building a collaborative plan. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people try small, practical changes to reduce anxiety, depression, or problematic patterns. DBT offers skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and handling relationship stress.Choosing the best approach is a collaborative process. Elizabeth will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels useful. Together the therapist and client adjust methods if something is not helping or if priorities change.
The profile does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current options before booking. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They also let people use skills between meetings in real contexts. Licensed professionals can adapt CBT and DBT exercises to work in virtual sessions, focusing on step-by-step practice and real-life application.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
New Mexico
Languages
English
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What kinds of home and family concerns does she work with?
She lists relationship, family, parenting, grief, intimacy-related issues, and communication problems among her concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a person-centered conversation style combined with practical tools such as CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and existential approaches.
What is her background in mental health?
She has 20 years of experience and has worked in intensive psychiatric hospitals, correctional settings, substance treatment centers, and community counseling centers.
What credentials and region does she practice in?
She is an LPCC licensed in New Mexico and practices from that state.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to overseas clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients.
Which session formats are available with her?
The original profile does not specify session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to arrange a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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