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Maddisson Elizardo

Maddisson Elizardo, LPC

Therapist in Texas · 7+ years of experience

Compassionate support for stress and anxiety

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  • Practical coping skills
  • Respectful and direct
  • Goal focused

About Maddisson

Maddisson Elizardo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress and anxiety. She brings a calm, respectful approach and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. Maddisson aims to make beginning therapy easier and less overwhelming for someone worried about the first appointment.

Maddisson has seven years of professional experience and has worked with people managing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and relationship concerns. She also supports people dealing with self-esteem, motivation, and confidence struggles. Her background includes work with a wide range of life challenges such as grief, career stress, chronic illness, and questions about sexual identity.

Her approach is collaborative. She tailors conversations and a treatment plan to each person’s situation. Sessions emphasize clear goals, skills you can practice between meetings, and steady progress rather than quick fixes.

Maddisson uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy. She adapts techniques to match what a person finds most helpful and doable in daily life.

People who choose Maddisson often want a respectful, nonjudgmental space to talk through hard topics. She describes the first step as an invitation to explore changes you want to make and to build tools to manage stress, anxiety, and related concerns.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesBDSM, kink, and alternative sex cultureBody imageChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommunication problemsDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionFamily problemsGuilt and shameImmigration issuesIsolation / lonelinessJealousyMood disordersMulticultural concernsPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSex addictionSexual assault and abuseSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Existential TherapyGottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

7+ years

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on actions that match personal values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior to build practical skills for reducing anxiety and managing stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) includes strategies for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when emotions feel overwhelming.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Maddisson will collaborate with each person to identify which methods fit their goals and day-to-day life. She combines techniques from these approaches to match what a client prefers and needs rather than using a single fixed method.

Confirm current session options before booking, as formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing for shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people use approaches like skill practice, behavioral experiments, and values-based planning in the context of their daily routine. Licensed professionals can adjust session focus over time to keep progress aligned with changing needs.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?

Maddisson works with stress and anxiety and a range of related issues such as addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, and self-esteem.

What is her therapeutic style like?

She takes a collaborative, goal-focused approach that emphasizes practical skills and steady progress. Conversations are tailored to the individual's needs and pace.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience supporting people through life changes, coping challenges, and mental health concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices with that credential.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Are international clients supported?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start working with her?

Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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