Dr. Elizabeth Marrufo-Esmele, LPC
Compassionate, practical support for strong emotions
Book with ElizabethWorks with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
How Elizabeth works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LPC
- Licensed in
- Texas
- Years in practice
- 5
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Elizabeth
Dr. Elizabeth Marrufo-Esmele is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction struggles, relationship troubles, trauma, depression, grief, and anger. She centers care on each person's strengths and supports them as they take steps toward a more satisfying life.
Taking the first step can feel hard, and she talks clients through that process with steady, practical support. Her approach is direct and collaborative. She listens first and then works with the person to set clear, doable goals.
Background and approach
Sessions focus on skills that reduce overwhelm, improve communication, and manage strong moods or urges. She uses tools that help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. Elizabeth blends Client-Centered Therapy with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and solution-focused strategies.
That mix helps clients who want concrete changes as well as those who need space to process painful events. Mindfulness techniques and trauma-focused work are added when the situation calls for them. She has five years of professional experience working in Texas settings.
Elizabeth draws on that background to offer practical steps and steady encouragement. Her style is straightforward, compassionate, and goal-oriented. People who choose to work with her can expect a mix of listening, skill-building, and real-world assignments between sessions.
The focus is on manageable progress rather than quick fixes. Elizabeth supports clients in building tools they can use long after therapy ends.
What Elizabeth works with
Everything Elizabeth lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Elizabeth's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Depression
- LGBT
- Grief
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Mood disorders
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
Approaches Elizabeth lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Gottman Method
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy centers on listening and responding to each person's needs. In practice this means the therapist offers a respectful, nonjudgmental space where the client guides the topics and pace, which helps with issues like self-esteem, grief, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and trying small, practical changes. CBT can be used for anxiety, depression, anger, and coping with addictions by teaching concrete skills and short home exercises to test new ways of thinking.
Finding the right approach is part of the work and happens together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences, try methods that fit the client's needs, and adjust plans as progress is made. This collaborative process helps match techniques to issues such as trauma, mood disorders, or communication problems.
Online formats offer practical advantages. Video sessions let people connect face to face when scheduling is tight. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is low or a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text messaging work well for brief updates, skill practice, or when someone prefers written reflection. These options make it simpler to maintain regular work on goals while fitting therapy into a busy life.
Questions people ask about Elizabeth
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, anger, self-esteem struggles, bipolar mood issues, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches skills to manage emotions and improve communication.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has five years of professional experience working with people on issues like addiction recovery, trauma, and mood concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Therapy is available via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How are sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin working together?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.