- CBT tools
- Mindfulness practice
- Gottman techniques
About Elizabeth
Dr. Elizabeth Marrufo-Esmele is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with five years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, depression, anger, and other life changes. She also addresses issues related to grief, intimacy, parenting concerns, and self-esteem.
Her approach treats the client as the expert on their own life. She listens for strengths and practical steps a person can use right away. Sessions tend to focus on clear goals and simple strategies rather than long explanations.
Dr. Marrufo-Esmele uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral tools. That means conversations aim to reflect what matters to the person while also practicing ways to change unhelpful thoughts and actions. She also draws on mindfulness and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.
For relationship concerns she incorporates elements of the Gottman Method to work on communication and patterns that keep arguments cycling. For trauma-related work she uses trauma-focused approaches to address past harms and their impact on day-to-day life.
People who come for help with anger often leave with clearer plans for handling triggers, de-escalation steps, and ideas for repairing damaged interactions. The therapist helps clients build skills they can use in their daily routines.
If someone is ready to start, the usual next step is the site matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Sessions are conducted in English and are offered from a Texas practice model.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person's perspective and strengths. Online sessions using this approach center on listening and reflecting so the client can identify what matters and decide next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and practices small behavioral experiments. Delivered online, CBT often includes short homework, thought records, and focused skill practice between sessions. Mindfulness Therapy teaches simple attention and breathing practices to manage strong emotions and reduce reactivity; these exercises can be guided during a session and practiced afterward.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with the client to choose methods that match the issues, goals, and what feels manageable. That means adjusting techniques over time and checking which tools are helping most.
Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so confirm the current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people practice skills in settings close to their daily routines. A therapist who uses CBT and mindfulness can guide exercises, review homework, and troubleshoot communication techniques in an online appointment to help clients handle anger more effectively.
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Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related concerns does she address?
She works with anger linked to stress, relationships, trauma, and addiction-related problems. Anger is listed alongside issues like anxiety, grief, and intimacy concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is client-centered with practical techniques. She blends listening with cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and solution-focused tools.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of professional work experience as an LPC in Texas.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds LPC credentialing and is licensed in Texas. Sessions are provided from a Texas practice framework.
Can sessions be conducted in other languages?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Are international clients accepted?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact pricing is provided during the sign-up flow.
What are the first steps to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.