Elizabeth Chavez, LPCC
Person-centered LPCC for trauma and transitions
- Trauma and grief care
- CBT and DBT tools
- Collaborative therapy approach
About Elizabeth Chavez
Elizabeth Chavez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than 20 years of experience in the mental health field. Her work history includes roles in intensive psychiatric hospital settings, correctional facilities, substance treatment centers, and community counseling centers, which has shaped a broad perspective on clinical needs and recovery.
She approaches counseling from a person-centered stance, meeting people where they are and treating sessions as conversations. Elizabeth focuses on understanding each individual's needs, wants, desires, obstacles, strengths, fears, and goals so that treatment reflects the whole person rather than a checklist of symptoms. Her aim is to help people feel better in the short term while building tools, insight, and motivation to sustain stability, engagement, and wellbeing over time.
Her clinical interests include trauma and grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, and existential concerns. In practice she draws on a range of methods to suit each person, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic therapy, relational and systems approaches, mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, narrative work, and motivational strategies. How she and a client work together depends on the client's priorities and the fit between therapeutic methods and personal goals.
She approaches counseling from a person-centered stance, meeting people where they are and treating sessions as conversations. Elizabeth focuses on understanding each individual's needs, wants, desires, obstacles, strengths, fears, and goals so that treatment reflects the whole person rather than a checklist of symptoms. Her aim is to help people feel better in the short term while building tools, insight, and motivation to sustain stability, engagement, and wellbeing over time.
Her clinical interests include trauma and grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, and existential concerns. In practice she draws on a range of methods to suit each person, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), somatic therapy, relational and systems approaches, mindfulness practices, solution-focused techniques, narrative work, and motivational strategies. How she and a client work together depends on the client's priorities and the fit between therapeutic methods and personal goals.
Areas of Expertise
Also Specializes In
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD
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?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Elizabeth Chavez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential - Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. License details: NM LPCC CCMH0195581.
In which languages does Elizabeth Chavez provide therapy?
She provides therapy in English.
Where is Elizabeth Chavez located?
She is located in New Mexico.
How can I work with Elizabeth Chavez as my therapist?
Work with Elizabeth Chavez is available 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 location and therapist 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 straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match the individual with the therapist. Depending on availability, an initial session can then be scheduled and may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Approaches in Therapy and How Online Care Fits
Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist listens and reflects to help people access their own insights and strengths. This approach supports work on life transitions, identity questions, grief, and building healthier relationships. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to distress and developing practical strategies to shift those patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, making it useful when intense emotions or relationship difficulties interfere with daily life.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. Elizabeth Chavez works collaboratively to determine which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds. The therapeutic relationship and the match between approach and individual are central to the work.
Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule sessions around work, family, or mobility constraints and to maintain consistent support during life changes. Licensed professionals can adapt methods used in person to these formats so clients can access meaningful, ongoing care from different locations or on varied schedules.