Dr. Elizabeth Chavez-Palacios, LPC

About me

My name is Dr. Elizabeth Chavez-Palacios. I have served the residents of Texas as professional counselor (LPC) for over 14 years. During that time, I have worked with people of all ages, but my main area of concentration for several years were individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders. I have extensive history working with folks who are under community supervision/probation, parole and/or those with CPS (child protective services) history. In addition to that, I have also worked with families and parents of child with behavioral problems. I am a provider of comprehensive mental health services, including but not limited to ADD/ADHD, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder/conduct disorder and the parents of children/adolescents with behavioral issues.
I have completed various trainings, including treating suicidality and self-harm, advanced techniques (i.e. DBT), and as well as specialized training and certifications as a Clinical Military Counselor and Clinical Trauma Professional and as a Rehabilitation Counselor. Furthermore, I provide bilingual services (English/Spanish).

My counseling style is eclectic, as I approach each client holistically and take a very active approach to assessing the needs and expectations of our time in counseling, together. My approach includes client-centered, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy , Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Rational-Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. I would consider myself as empathetic and genuine but up-front with my clients. I don't "sugar-coat" things and I definitely don't "beat around the bush" - as that never helps anyone.

I understand seeking help isn't easy and setting up an appointment is even harder, but I know that once we begin working together, we can open up the way for a New Dawn for you and your loved ones. Reach out...take a chance....what's the worst that can happen?? :-)

Professional experience

Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Adoption and Foster Care, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment Issues, Cancer, Caregiver Issues and Stress, Co-morbidity, Commitment Issues, Communication Problems, Control Issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and Separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Eating and Food-Related Issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fertility Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and Shame, Immigration Issues, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation/Loneliness, Jealousy, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood Disorders, Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic Disorder and Panic Attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic Stress, Pregnancy and Childbirth, Prejudice and Discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-Harm, Self-Love, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Sexuality, Social Anxiety and Phobia, Trichotillomania, Women's Issues, Workplace Issues, Young Adult Issues

Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

License information

TX LPC 62955

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