- Anxiety management
- Addiction coping skills
- DBT and CBT methods
About Maddisson
Maddisson Elizardo is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with seven years of clinical experience. She works with people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, and concerns about self-esteem and motivation.
She focuses on practical work in sessions. Maddisson talks through coping skills, ways to manage intense feelings, and steps for reducing behaviors that cause harm. She uses conversation and structured exercises so people can try things between appointments and notice what helps.
Her approach draws on several evidence-informed methods including acceptance and commitment ideas, cognitive behavior strategies, and attachment-focused thinking. Sessions often involve identifying unhelpful patterns, learning new responses, and practicing small changes that fit a person's daily life.
Maddisson has supported people with a wide range of struggles, from relationship and intimacy-related issues to grief, chronic pain, and substance or sexual addictions. She also addresses issues such as body image, communication problems, codependency, and the effects of shame and guilt.
She offers direct, conversational work that centers the client's goals. Clients can expect clear explanations of techniques, a focus on building skills, and collaborative planning for progress. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then take actions that align with their values. It can help with anxiety, avoidance, and motivation to change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on spotting unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors; it is often used for anxiety, mood concerns, and problem-solving everyday challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape expectations and reactions, and it can be useful for intimacy issues, relationship struggles, and attachment concerns.Finding the right blend of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, try specific techniques, and adjust the plan based on what is working. This is a collaborative process where the client’s preferences guide which methods are used.
Session formats are not listed in the supplied biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, shorten travel time, and allow brief check-ins when a full in-person visit would be difficult. They also allow work to continue when life changes occur, and therapists can suggest exercises and homework that fit participants’ daily routines.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
Maddisson works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, self-esteem, grief, parenting and related areas listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style?
She uses clear, practical sessions that mix conversation with exercises. Techniques come from ACT, CBT, DBT, attachment-based, and client-centered ideas.
How much experience does she have?
She holds seven years of professional experience as an LPC practicing in Texas.
Where is she licensed and practicing?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and sees clients in that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How does payment work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.