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Maddisson Elizardo

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Maddisson Elizardo, LPC

Texas

Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting focus

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About

  • Stress and anxiety
  • Addiction concerns
  • Attachment work

About Maddisson

Maddisson Elizardo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. She helps adults who are feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, relationship strain, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, parenting pressures, grief, and issues around intimacy or self-esteem.

She works in a direct, conversational way. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer coping tools. Maddisson uses methods drawn from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to guide the work.

Clients commonly bring worries about parenting, family conflict, substance or sexual behavior concerns, or the emotional fallout from past hurts. She also supports people dealing with career strain, chronic health challenges, body image and eating concerns, and complicated feelings like guilt or shame.

Maddisson aims to build straightforward plans that fit day-to-day life. That can mean practicing new ways to respond to stress, learning skills for better communication, or making small behavior changes that reduce anxiety. The emphasis is on useful strategies rather than jargon.

She sees therapy as collaborative. Early sessions clarify immediate goals, then focus shifts to what works in practice. People who want help sorting family and parenting pressures, or who need support after trauma or addiction, will find a practical, skill-focused approach in her work.

How sessions work

How her approaches translate to online sessions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based actions. It is useful for anxiety, stress, and making choices that match what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) identifies unhelpful thinking patterns and teaches concrete skills to change behaviors and reduce worry. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, and anger. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early relationship patterns influence current reactions and communication. It can help with intimacy issues, family strain, and rebuilding trust.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Maddisson will collaborate with each person to match methods to their goals and preferences. Early sessions clarify priorities, and the plan is adjusted as progress is made so the methods fit real life.

The therapist's biography does not list specific session formats. Before booking, confirm which online formats are offered. Online sessions can save travel time, make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. They can also let someone use sessions from a quieter spot or avoid having to be on camera if that helps them engage more comfortably.

Areas of focus

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

Listed in

Texas

Languages

English

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Which kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with adults on stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, intimacy and self-esteem issues, among others.

What is her therapeutic style like?

Her style is conversational and practical, using skill-building and coping strategies from ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment approaches and client-centered methods.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience as a clinician in Texas.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is a Texas LPC, practicing in Texas.

Does she work in languages other than English or take international clients?

Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats does she offer?

The original biography does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options before booking to ensure they meet your needs.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.

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