- 30 years experience
- LMFT licensed
- Texas based
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Elliott-Staggs is a licensed marriage and family therapist with 30 years of clinical experience. She is licensed in California and Texas and works from Texas. She helps people who are facing addictions, relationship problems, grief, depression, anxiety, and parenting stresses. She encourages those who are nervous about beginning therapy and acknowledges that taking the first step takes courage.
Her work centers on creating an open, nonjudgmental space where people can talk about difficult thoughts and feelings. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating and helps clients try different ways of responding.
Elizabeth draws on evidence-based therapeutic techniques to address trauma, intimacy concerns, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors. She also supports people coping with life changes such as divorce, postpartum challenges, or career transitions. Discussions often include communication skills, boundary-setting, and strategies for managing stress and mood.
Her approach is collaborative and straightforward. She discusses options with each person and adjusts plans to match their needs and pace. Over time, the focus can shift from immediate coping to longer-term goals like increased self-direction and self-love.
People who prefer a calm, practical therapist will find a direct and steady style in sessions. She offers work that balances empathy with realistic steps to make daily life feel more manageable.
How evidence-based methods translate to online therapy
Elizabeth uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques that focus on practical change. One common approach emphasizes identifying unhelpful patterns and trying new behaviors to reduce symptoms and improve relationships. This method can help with anxiety, obsessive thoughts, and compulsive behaviors. Another common element involves trauma-focused work that helps people process painful memories and reduce their day-to-day impact, which can support recovery after abuse or stressful events.Choosing the right method is part of the work together. The therapist will talk through what feels most helpful and adapt approaches to fit each person's goals and pace. That collaboration helps match techniques to problems like parenting stress, grief, or recovery from infidelity.
Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life. It can reduce commute time, allow shorter check-ins during a workday, or let someone keep therapy going while traveling. Because the exact session formats are not specified here, confirm the current session options when booking. Licensed professionals can work with clients across locations, and international clients are accepted, so scheduling and time zones are discussed during intake.
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Experience
30+ years
Listed in
California, Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns can this therapist help with?
Elizabeth focuses on a wide range of concerns including addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, eating concerns, parenting challenges, and career changes.
What is the therapist's general approach in sessions?
She aims to build an open, nonjudgmental space and works collaboratively to set clear goals and practical steps. Sessions often include communication skills and coping strategies.
How much experience does the therapist have?
She has 30 years of professional work experience and brings long-term clinical perspective to common and complex life challenges.
Where is the therapist licensed and based?
Elizabeth holds licenses as a marriage and family therapist in California and Texas and is based in Texas.
Are sessions available in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with this therapist?
International clients are accepted. Confirm time zone and scheduling details when booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with this therapist?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.