Elizabeth Barrera-Sepulveda , LPC

Elizabeth Barrera-Sepulveda is a licensed professional counselor with 22 years of experience supporting people through trauma, grief, mood challenges, and life transitions. She holds a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. As an LPC - a Licensed Professional Counselor - she practices in Texas (TX LPC 63128) and draws on years of work in both inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings.

Her clinical background includes crisis counseling in shelters for survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence, work with victims of other crimes, and supportive services for people facing substance use concerns, suicidal thoughts, depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms. She has facilitated therapeutic groups, offered care to older adults navigating later-life challenges, and supported individuals and couples coping with everyday stressors and life changes.

Elizabeth’s approach emphasizes respect for diverse backgrounds, belief systems, and identities. She integrates client-centered methods with solution-focused techniques and cognitive behavioral strategies to help clients identify practical tools and steps toward their goals. Her practice also involves trauma-informed methods for those processing abuse, disaster-related distress, or post-traumatic stress. She is not currently accepting new clients.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth integrates several evidence-informed approaches to meet a range of needs. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and building a respectful therapeutic relationship so individuals can explore values and goals in a supportive environment; it is often helpful for stress, self-esteem, and life-adjustment concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and mood symptoms by changing thoughts and behaviors. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers targeted strategies to address reactions to abuse, assault, disaster, or other traumatic events, helping clients process experiences and develop coping patterns that reduce distress.

Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. Elizabeth works with clients to assess needs, preferences, and goals, and then tailors interventions so the chosen methods fit the person and the presenting concerns rather than imposing a single model.

Online therapy with Elizabeth is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, providing flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access care from home or other convenient locations, support consistent follow-up between sessions, and allow clients to choose the format that best suits their daily life and communication style.