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Maddisson Elizardo

Maddisson Elizardo, LPC

Therapist · Texas · 7+ years of experience

Practical, compassionate counseling for life's changes

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At a glance

Listed location
Texas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
LPC
Languages
English
License (Texas)
LPC · No. 86964
NPI
1144600578

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  • Focus on everyday coping
  • Values-based strategies
  • Respectful collaborative care

About Maddisson

Maddisson Elizardo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship struggles. She focuses on practical steps that make day-to-day life feel more manageable. Her approach centers on respect and compassion for each person she meets.

Maddisson draws on methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to shape sessions. She adapts conversations and plans to what a client needs most, rather than using a one-size-fits-all routine. This means sessions may include skill practice, values-based work, and examining how relationships affect emotional health.

She has seven years of professional experience and holds an LPC credential listed as TX LPC. That background includes work supporting people with grief, intimacy concerns, body image, chronic pain or illness, and issues tied to identity such as LGBT concerns. She also brings experience with addictions, bipolar mood concerns, and coping with life changes.

Maddisson describes therapy as a collaborative process. She helps people name goals, try small changes, and notice what helps over time. Her style aims to combine practical tools with attention to feelings and relationships.

People interested in beginning this work complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule based on the available times. Prospective clients are encouraged to use the Start Therapy button to begin the match and arrange an initial session.

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

Credentials

Texas

Languages

English

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify what matters most to them and take small actions that reflect those values. It often includes exercises to notice thoughts without getting stuck and to try behavior changes aligned with personal goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and trying concrete behavior experiments to reduce symptoms like anxiety or low mood. It usually involves practice tasks between sessions and step-by-step problem solving. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions, and it can help people understand patterns that show up in close relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try methods that fit the person's needs, and adjust the plan based on what works in sessions. Clients and the therapist decide together which techniques feel most helpful over time.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people work with licensed professionals from different parts of Texas while keeping therapy practical and focused on everyday change.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Maddisson address?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, self-esteem, and other life changes including aging and geriatric issues.

What is her general therapy style?

Her style is practical and collaborative, focusing on clear goals and skills practice while also attending to emotions and attachment patterns.

How much experience does she have?

She has seven years of professional experience working with a range of concerns including addiction, trauma, mood issues, and identity-related matters.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can people outside the United States work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and payment handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to begin therapy?

Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.

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