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01About Elizabeth
Dr. Elizabeth Marrufo-Esmele helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship struggles, trauma, and depression. She also supports people dealing with grief, intimacy concerns, parenting strain, anger, and self-esteem issues.
Her approach is warm and direct, aimed at practical change rather than labels. She believes each person is the expert on their own life and brings out strengths already present. Sessions focus on clear goals and small steps that add up.
Background and approach
People leave with tools they can use between meetings. Elizabeth uses a mix of methods to match what a person needs. She draws on client-centered work to listen and reflect, cognitive behavioral techniques to change unhelpful thinking, and solution-focused ideas to build quick momentum.
When relationships are central, she applies core ideas from the Gottman Method to improve communication and connection. She has five years of professional experience and holds LPC, which is a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas. That background informs a straightforward, respectful style in session.
Elizabeth aims for sessions that feel collaborative and practical. She checks in about progress and adjusts the plan as problems change. The goal is steady, usable improvement so people can handle life with more ease.
02Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 79025 · expires June 2027
- NPI
- 1417733551 · national provider identifier
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03Focus areas and approaches
Everything Elizabeth lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Methods Elizabeth names
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
These are the methods Elizabeth names on their own professional profile. Naming an approach is not evidence of training or certification in it, and this directory checks no training records. Ask directly if it matters to you.
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04Online support
Approaches That Translate Well to Online Work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting to help people clarify what matters most to them. It helps when someone wants supportive, nonjudgmental space to make sense of difficult feelings and find their next steps.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and mood concerns because it gives clear strategies to practice between sessions.
The Gottman Method brings specific communication and relationship skills into work with partners or when relationship issues are part of the problem. It provides concrete exercises to improve how people talk and solve problems together.
Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which methods fit a person’s goals, needs, and style. That choice can change as progress is made and new issues come up.
Online therapy offers several practical advantages. Video calls let people use visual cues and share worksheets in real time. Phone sessions work well when bandwidth or camera use is limited. Live chat and text messaging are helpful for brief check-ins, quick skill reminders, or when someone needs flexibility during a busy day. These options make it easier to keep therapy consistent and to fit sessions into a real-life schedule.
05Questions people ask
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and intimacy concerns among other issues.
What is her basic approach in sessions?
She uses a collaborative, strengths-based style that focuses on clear goals and practical steps people can use between sessions.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She brings five years of professional work experience to her practice.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is licensed as an LPC, which is a Licensed Professional Counselor credential in Texas, and practices with that credential.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are fees handled and how do I begin?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and uses a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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