Dr. Elizabeth Palacios, LPC

Dr. Elizabeth Palacios helps people facing trauma, low self-esteem, career struggles, and major life changes. She supports caregivers and those affected by cancer, as well as people coping with workplace stress, discrimination, and issues related to immigration. Her style is straightforward and compassionate, aimed at helping people move from stuck to practical steps forward.

Palacios uses approaches that center the client's experience. She listens first, then tailors conversations and a plan to each person’s needs. Expect clear goals, check-ins on progress, and a focus on what will make everyday life feel more manageable.

Over two decades of practice in Texas inform her work. She draws on methods from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thinking. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone feels unsure about change. Solution-Focused ideas guide short-term goal setting and progress checks.

Sessions cover a wide range of concerns such as caregiving stress, sexual assault and abuse recovery, forgiveness work, and multicultural or prejudice-related stress. She also supports people exploring life purpose, midlife shifts, and workplace challenges.

Dr. Palacios is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Texas. Conversations are respectful and culturally aware, especially when immigration or multicultural issues are part of the story. She encourages people to take the first step and will work alongside them as they make changes.

To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule sessions based on availability. The therapist aims to make each meeting practical, focused, and respectful of the person sitting across from her.

How therapeutic approaches guide online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s experience and priorities. The therapist listens deeply, reflects what she hears, and follows the client’s lead to set goals and pace. This approach helps when someone needs a supportive space to make sense of tough experiences.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. The therapist helps identify patterns, try out different responses, and track small changes that lead to better daily functioning. This is useful for anxiety, low self-esteem, and stress related to work or caregiving.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their goals, needs, and preferences. That may mean combining approaches or shifting strategies as progress is made.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session options before booking to match your needs. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into a busy week, allow quicker check-ins, or reduce travel time. Talk with the therapist about how you want to structure meetings so they fit your schedule and life demands.