Elizabeth Chavez, LPCC
LPCC with 20 years supporting trauma and anxiety
- Trauma and grief support
- CBT DBT mindfulness
- Video phone live chat
About Elizabeth Chavez
Elizabeth Chavez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with 20 years of experience in the mental health field. She has built a broad clinical background by working in intensive psychiatric hospital settings, correctional settings, substance treatment centers, and community counseling centers, bringing a practical, informed perspective to each client interaction.
She approaches therapy from a person-centered stance, meeting people where they are and treating sessions as collaborative conversations. Elizabeth aims to help individuals feel better in the short term while also equipping them with tools, insight, and motivation to maintain stability, safety, and engagement in life over the long term. Her work emphasizes understanding each person’s needs, strengths, challenges, fears, and goals so treatment can be tailored to the individual.
Elizabeth offers clinical support for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment and personality-related issues, body image, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, dissociation, and other complex mood or behavioral concerns.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), existential and narrative approaches, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused strategies, somatic therapy, and trauma-focused methods. Elizabeth adapts techniques to fit each person’s situation, combining practical skills training with deeper exploration when appropriate. She communicates with clarity and respect, aiming to create a collaborative environment where clients can develop lasting change on their own terms.
She approaches therapy from a person-centered stance, meeting people where they are and treating sessions as collaborative conversations. Elizabeth aims to help individuals feel better in the short term while also equipping them with tools, insight, and motivation to maintain stability, safety, and engagement in life over the long term. Her work emphasizes understanding each person’s needs, strengths, challenges, fears, and goals so treatment can be tailored to the individual.
Elizabeth offers clinical support for a wide range of concerns, including stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, depression, relationship and family difficulties, grief, and intimacy-related issues. She also addresses eating and sleeping problems, parenting challenges, anger, bipolar disorder, ADHD, compassion fatigue, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include abandonment, attachment and personality-related issues, body image, codependency, communication and commitment difficulties, dissociation, and other complex mood or behavioral concerns.
Her therapeutic toolkit includes client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), existential and narrative approaches, mindfulness therapy, motivational interviewing, psychodynamic therapy, solution-focused strategies, somatic therapy, and trauma-focused methods. Elizabeth adapts techniques to fit each person’s situation, combining practical skills training with deeper exploration when appropriate. She communicates with clarity and respect, aiming to create a collaborative environment where clients can develop lasting change on their own terms.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBody imageCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEating and food-related issuesEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Existential Therapy Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Somatic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Elizabeth Chavez have?
Elizabeth Chavez has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Elizabeth Chavez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential. License details are NM LPCC CCMH0195581.
In which languages does Elizabeth Chavez provide therapy?
Elizabeth Chavez provides therapy in English.
Where is Elizabeth Chavez located?
Elizabeth Chavez is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Elizabeth Chavez as my therapist?
You can work with Elizabeth Chavez through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Elizabeth Chavez work with international clients?
Elizabeth Chavez does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Elizabeth Chavez cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Could Remote Therapy Fit Your Needs?
Many people consider whether remote therapy can truly help, and for common concerns such as stress, anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or life transitions, online therapy can be as effective as traditional in-person sessions. Licensed professionals use established therapeutic approaches that translate well to remote formats, allowing people to access care without changing the quality of treatment.
One key advantage is flexibility - clients can connect in the way that works best for them, choosing between video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or in-app messaging. This flexibility makes it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, maintain continuity during life changes, and keep momentum between sessions.
Licensed professionals provide these services, and if someone feels a different fit would be better, it is generally possible to switch therapists. For many people, remote therapy offers a practical, effective path to support that aligns with modern life and varied personal needs.