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Maddisson Elizardo

Practical support for stress and relationship concerns

LPC Texas

Experience
7 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship
Approaches
Gottman Method, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Languages
English
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About Maddisson

Maddisson Elizardo is a licensed professional counselor who helps people manage stress, anxiety, grief, and life transitions. She works with people facing addictions, trauma and abuse, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation.

Background and approach

Her plain, steady approach aims to make the first steps feel possible for someone who is worried or overwhelmed. In sessions she listens carefully and tailors each conversation to the person across from her.

She draws on tools from cognitive behavioral therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to address thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Attachment-based ideas also inform her work when relationships and connection are central concerns.

Maddisson brings seven years of clinical experience in Texas to her practice. She keeps a respectful, compassionate tone and focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions.

That might include small behavioral experiments, values-based goal-setting, or communication skills practice. She also addresses topics such as intimacy-related issues, body image, parenting stress, chronic illness, and issues tied to identity and sexuality.

People can expect clear explanations of options and a collaborative plan that reflects their goals. Her aim is to help people build resilience and move toward the life they want.

The work is gradual and personalized, and she partners with each person to find tools that fit their daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small actions toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with anxiety, depression, and motivation by teaching practical ways to move forward despite discomfort.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early and current relationship patterns shape emotional responses and connection. This approach helps people understand triggers, improve communication, and build more satisfying relationships when attachment wounds are present.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what seems to fit best, and then try methods collaboratively. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most for daily life and progress.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people work face to face from wherever they are. Phone sessions are useful for lower bandwidth or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging allow frequent, written check-ins and ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules and different routines.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems can be addressed in sessions?
She helps with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, trauma and abuse, relationship and intimacy concerns, grief, self-esteem, career stress, and related issues listed on her profile.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is collaborative and practical, combining problem-solving with emotional validation. She uses structured techniques alongside open conversation to meet individual needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Maddisson has seven years of professional experience working with people on a range of concerns in Texas.
What credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, TX LPC, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary by location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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

Licensed in

Texas

Languages

English