Elizabeth Ivey , LPC

Elizabeth Ivey, who often goes by Liz, is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with specialized experience supporting people affected by domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, anxiety, depression, teens, and parenting challenges. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 2013 and a master’s degree in Clinical and Counseling Psychology in 2015 from Midwestern State University. Early in her career she volunteered and worked for many years at a local shelter where she helped people find stability and rebuild their lives.

Elizabeth practices from a person-centered, eclectic framework that prioritizes meeting each person where they are and tailoring techniques to fit individual needs. She draws primarily on evidence-based methods including humanistic work, cognitive processing therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused counseling - the latter emphasizing targeted questions and guided self-exploration to identify practical steps forward. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, pacing work to match each person’s readiness and learning style.

As a licensed counselor, Elizabeth frames her role as a guide who helps clients clarify goals and develop skills for recovery and growth. Her stated mission is to empower people in a supportive, motivating way. She often tells clients, "This is your journey, you know where you want to go, but it is useful to have a tour guide pointing things out along the way," reflecting her belief in partnership and individualized care.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Elizabeth integrates Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Client-Centered and Solution-Focused approaches to support clients in online settings. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and it focuses on choosing actions that align with personal values - useful for anxiety, trauma-related avoidance, and life transitions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, active listening, and unconditional regard so the client leads the pace and focus of work; this approach is helpful for building self-esteem and processing emotional concerns. Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on identifying strengths and small, practical steps toward change through goal-oriented questions, which can be effective for stress, relationship concerns, and immediate coping needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Elizabeth works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their goals, needs, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds so clients move at a pace that feels manageable.

Online therapy with Elizabeth offers flexible ways to engage - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - making it easier to fit counseling into busy schedules or to access support from home. These options help expand access to licensed professionals and allow therapists and clients to focus on the work of healing and growth in formats that suit individual lifestyles.