Elizabeth Barrera-Sepulveda , LPC

Elizabeth Barrera-Sepulveda is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with 22 years of experience helping people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, grief, relationship challenges, mood disorders, and life transitions. She focuses on attentive listening and practical support to help clients move toward greater calm, clearer direction, and improved functioning in daily life.

Elizabeth holds a Bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas at Austin and a Master of Science in Counseling from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. Her background includes extensive work supporting survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and other crimes, as well as service in psychiatric and behavioral health settings addressing depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, PTSD, and substance use concerns. She has provided care in both inpatient and outpatient programs, facilitated groups, and worked as a crisis counselor in shelters for survivors. She has also supported geriatric clients processing the challenges of later life.

Respectful of diverse identities, cultures, and belief systems, Elizabeth practices with cultural awareness and empathy. She uses client-centered, solution-focused, and cognitive behavioral approaches to help clients develop coping skills, reduce distress, restore relationships, and pursue meaningful goals. Her style emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies tailored to each person’s needs.

Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Mental Health Care

Elizabeth Barrera-Sepulveda applies client-centered therapy, which emphasizes empathy, active listening, and collaboration so clients feel heard and supported while exploring their goals and values. This approach is useful for a wide range of concerns, from life transitions to relationship and identity work.

She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured method that helps clients identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is often applied to anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and some mood concerns to build practical coping skills and improve day-to-day functioning.

In addition, Elizabeth incorporates trauma-focused principles when working with survivors of abuse, assault, or other distressing events, helping people process traumatic experiences at a pace that fits their needs. Selecting the right approach is a collaborative process - Elizabeth will work with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, symptoms, and preferences, and she can adapt strategies over time as needs change.

Online therapy options include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, offering flexibility for scheduling, location, and communication style. These formats make it easier for people to access licensed professionals and ongoing support while balancing work, family, or other responsibilities.