Elizabeth Chavez, LPCC
Person-centered counseling for change and recovery
- 20 years experience
- LPCC in New Mexico
- Person-centered approach
About Elizabeth Chavez
Elizabeth Chavez is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with more than 20 years working in the mental health field. Her career has spanned intensive psychiatric hospital settings, correctional facilities, substance use treatment centers, and community counseling programs, giving her broad experience with complex presentations and diverse populations.
Elizabeth approaches counseling from a person-centered perspective, meeting each individual where they are and treating therapy as a collaborative conversation. She aims to help people feel better now while building tools, insight, and motivation to maintain stability, satisfaction, and engagement in life over time. Her work focuses on understanding a person’s strengths, challenges, values, fears, and goals so treatment can be tailored to who they are as an individual.
Her specialty areas include trauma and grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, and existential concerns. She integrates a range of modalities as needed, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic approaches, relational and systems work, mindfulness practices, solution-focused strategies, narrative techniques, and motivational methods. Elizabeth’s style emphasizes respectful listening, practical skills, and collaborative planning to support meaningful change.
Elizabeth approaches counseling from a person-centered perspective, meeting each individual where they are and treating therapy as a collaborative conversation. She aims to help people feel better now while building tools, insight, and motivation to maintain stability, satisfaction, and engagement in life over time. Her work focuses on understanding a person’s strengths, challenges, values, fears, and goals so treatment can be tailored to who they are as an individual.
Her specialty areas include trauma and grief, depression, anxiety, substance use, life transitions, and existential concerns. She integrates a range of modalities as needed, including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), somatic approaches, relational and systems work, mindfulness practices, solution-focused strategies, narrative techniques, and motivational methods. Elizabeth’s style emphasizes respectful listening, practical skills, and collaborative planning to support meaningful change.
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?
Elizabeth Chavez has 20 years of experience in the mental health field.
Is Elizabeth Chavez a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the LPCC credential, which indicates licensure as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor. Her New Mexico license number is 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 with therapy 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.
Approach-Focused Online Therapy with Licensed Care
Elizabeth Chavez draws on client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to support clients in online sessions. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathetic listening and respect for each person's experience, helping clients feel understood and guiding them to identify their own solutions. CBT offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, which can be effective for anxiety, depression, and many day-to-day challenges. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and increasing distress tolerance when life feels overwhelming.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth collaborates with each client to explore which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences, adapting the plan as progress unfolds so that the work remains relevant and effective.
Online therapy sessions by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging provide flexible options for care. These formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, reduce travel time, and maintain continuity of support during life transitions, while allowing licensed professionals and therapists to deliver evidence-based strategies and skill-building remotely.