- Client-centered approach
- Trauma-informed care
- Practical skill building
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shantharaj is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with six years of experience. She focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, family conflict, and the effects of trauma and abuse. Elizabeth aims to create a space where clients can begin to trust both the therapist-client relationship and their own judgment.
Her approach centers on empowering people to see how past experiences shape current patterns with themselves and others. She guides clients to make changes that feel realistic and manageable. Sessions often include attention to attachment patterns and how those show up in close relationships.
Elizabeth uses a mix of methods to meet each person's needs. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow the client's pace, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to address unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, and EMDR to work with distress linked to traumatic memories. Mindfulness skills are woven in when they fit the goals.
Conversations in the room are practical and collaborative. She helps people identify small steps that can improve mood and relationships. Progress is paced to the person, not a fixed timetable.
People who want a calm, steady therapist who focuses on trust and real-life change may find her approach fitting. Sessions are held in Texas and conducted in English, so readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How therapeutic approaches shape online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client's lead and creating a respectful, nonjudgmental conversation. It helps people feel heard and make decisions at their own pace.Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early bonds affect present relationships. It can help people notice patterns in how they connect, argue, or withdraw, and try new ways of relating. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions, and teaches concrete strategies to shift unhelpful patterns and improve mood.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That can mean trying one approach for a while or blending techniques as progress is made.
For practical matters, readers should confirm the exact online session options before booking since formats are not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on hectic days, and enable continuity when schedules change. Licensed professionals can help tailor session length and frequency to match daily routines and goals.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Elizabeth commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, and trauma and abuse. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, fertility concerns, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
She emphasizes building trust in the therapy relationship and helping clients learn to trust themselves. Sessions are collaborative and focused on practical steps that reflect each person's goals.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working in mental health settings and with people affected by trauma, relationship strain, and mood concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds an LPC credential and practices in Texas.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not specify session formats; readers should confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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