- Compassionate listener
- Skill-focused work
- Collaborative planning
About Maddisson
Maddisson Elizardo is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, trauma, and relationship concerns. She focuses on practical steps that people can use right away to feel steadier and more in control. Her style is compassionate and respectful, and she works to tailor conversations and plans to each person’s needs.
Maddisson has seven years of clinical experience in community and clinical settings. She has worked with people dealing with depression, grief, intimacy issues, eating concerns, and challenges related to identity and LGBT matters. Her additional focus areas include codependency, attachment issues, chronic illness and pain, and substance and sexual addiction concerns.
In sessions she draws on familiar, evidence-informed approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. She also uses client-centered and attachment-based ideas to shape how she listens and responds. The work centers on clear goals, skills practice, and real-life changes rather than long lectures.
Maddisson is straightforward about the steps involved in therapy. She helps people set achievable goals, notices patterns that cause pain, and practices new ways of responding to stress. She emphasizes collaboration and adapts pacing to each person’s comfort level.
People interested in working with her can expect a plan that blends coping skills, emotional processing, and attention to relationships. The therapist encourages honest conversation about what is and isn’t helping so plans can shift as needed.
Approach and online therapy options
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. ACT can be useful for anxiety, stress, and situations where avoidance keeps problems in place. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to change mood and functioning. CBT is often helpful for depression, anxiety, and many daily coping challenges.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with the client about goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past. From there, she will suggest a mix of ACT, CBT, attachment-based ideas, or client-centered techniques that fit the person's needs and comfort level. This is a collaborative process and the plan can change over time.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit meetings into work and family schedules, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. They also let people practice skills in the settings where problems occur and make consistent weekly work more manageable.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
Maddisson supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem issues, and related areas including codependency and attachment issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses a warm, respectful, and practical approach that focuses on skills, goal setting, and real-life changes. Sessions blend listening with actionable strategies and emotional processing.
What is her professional background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working in Texas settings with people facing a range of mental health and addiction concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential, listed as TX LPC, and practices in Texas.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She is not currently taking international clients.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule based on therapist availability.
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