Elizabeth Chavez , LPCC

Elizabeth Chavez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in New Mexico with two decades of experience in the mental health field. Over the course of 20 years she has worked in intensive psychiatric hospital settings, correctional facilities, substance treatment centers, and community counseling centers, developing a broad clinical perspective on complex emotional and behavioral challenges.

Her work is grounded in a person-centered philosophy that treats each encounter as a conversation. She seeks to understand a person's needs, strengths, fears, and goals, and to tailor therapeutic work to the individual's life and values. Elizabeth aims to help people feel better in the moment while also building the tools, insight, and motivation needed to sustain progress over time.

She draws on a range of clinical methods including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness practices, somatic approaches, relational and systems work, solution-focused strategies, narrative techniques, and motivational therapy to address concerns such as trauma and grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, existential distress, and many related issues. Elizabeth works with stress, self-esteem, relationships, parenting, sleep and eating concerns, ADHD, bipolar challenges, and compassion fatigue among other focus areas.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration, practical coping skills, and respect for each person s unique story, with treatment shaped by what the individual identifies as most helpful and meaningful.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Elizabeth Chavez uses client-centered therapy to place the person's experience at the center of care - this approach focuses on listening, empathy, and building a collaborative relationship so clients can explore values, goals, and meaning in a way that fits their life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for common difficulties like anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness and can be especially helpful for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey, and Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. Therapists and licensed professionals often combine techniques over time to address changing concerns and build durable coping skills.

Online therapy with Elizabeth can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling and access from different settings. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to maintain consistent support over weeks and months while working toward meaningful change.