Hello, I am a licensed professional counselor licensed in the state of Texas. I have a Bachelors of Science in Chemistry that I earned at the University of Texas-Austin in 1992. I decided later in life to go back to school and become a counselor. By then, I had a husband and family, so I decided to attend an online program at Liberty University in Virginia. I graduated in December 2012, and began my internship working in an outpatient setting helping people with mental health disorders, including substance abuse, depression, anxiety, anger, domestic violence, and sexual abuse. I became fully licensed in October 2015, and continued working in that setting until February 2019, when I began working as an independent provider. I have experience with individuals of all ages, couples, and families; however, I am currently working with adults individually. My approach is person-centered and I use cognitive-behavioral therapy or eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) to help clients.
I enjoy helping and look forward to helping you in your journey to being the best version of yourself.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Communication problems, Family of origin issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
TX LPC 70920
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Elvira has been a wonderful help and support to me. She has helped me “connect the dots” and start to process some complex things. I am especially grateful that she shares my beliefs. She is kind and patient and has a great deal of wisdom and encouragement to share. Thank you, Elvira.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Elvira for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
She is amazing. She really made me realize things in my life that I knew but had trouble accepting.
Written on Jan 23, 2024 after therapy with Elvira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
My time spent in counseling with Elvira has been wonderful. She is patient, insightful and kind. Not only is she a fantastic listener, but Elvira has always been able to suggest actionable and realistic solutions and resources that truly help. I am grateful for her and so glad I found her. What a blessing she's been to me!
Written on Dec 01, 2023 after therapy with Elvira for 1 month
Elvira is very knowledgeable, gets to the point, digs deep and is also very understanding. I love working with her!
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Elvira is the best counselor I have worked with. Her guidance has been very helpful, and I love that she can offer faith based perspective.
Written on Apr 03, 2023 after therapy with Elvira for 1 month
I feel comfortable sharing with Elvira and that she understands where I’m coming from. She offers helpful insight to the issues I’m walking through.
Written on Feb 24, 2023 after therapy with Elvira for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, coping with life changes, and adhd
