- Strengths focused
- Practical steps
- Texas LPC
About Elizabeth
Dr. Elizabeth Marrufo-Esmele helps people manage stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and the effects of trauma and abuse. She also supports those facing depression, grief, parenting strain, intimacy-related issues, and challenges with self-esteem and mood. Elizabeth is an LPC licensed in Texas and brings five years of professional experience to her work.
Her approach starts by listening. She treats each person as the expert on their own life and looks for strengths to build on. Conversations focus on practical steps that feel doable between sessions. She aims to make the process clear and straightforward so parents and caregivers can fit therapy into busy schedules.
Elizabeth draws from several well-known methods, including client-centered work and cognitive behavioral techniques. She also uses mindfulness practices and solution-focused strategies to help people identify goals and small changes that make a difference. These tools are used in ways that match each person’s needs and comfort level.
In sessions she creates a calm, respectful space for talking through painful experiences like sexual assault, post-traumatic stress, and addiction recovery. She pays attention to communication problems, codependency, and issues around guilt, shame, and forgiveness. The goal is to help people feel more grounded and able to cope with life changes.
Clients who prefer English will find sessions conducted in that language. For practical next steps, visitors should use the site’s Start Therapy button to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to therapist availability.
How these approaches work in online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting back what a person says so they can make their own choices; it helps when someone needs a patient, nonjudgmental space to sort out problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to reduce anxiety, manage mood, and change unhelpful patterns. The Gottman Method offers structured ways to improve communication and handle relationship conflict, often with exercises that partners can try between sessions.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they will choose methods and adjust them over time so sessions match the person’s needs and family rhythms.
Confirm the session formats available before booking. If you plan to use online sessions, they can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and reduce time spent traveling to appointments. Many people find that working with a licensed professional online helps them keep momentum while managing everyday life tasks.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and trauma and abuse concerns, along with depression, grief, parenting issues, intimacy-related problems, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and down-to-earth; she listens first, highlights client strengths, and focuses on small, practical steps between sessions.
What kind of experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience supporting people through addiction, trauma recovery, and relationship and mood concerns.
What credentials and location should I know about?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with the credential shown as TX LPC.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.