When anxiety, stress, or tension at home starts to crowd out everything else, it helps to have someone in your corner. I'm Elena, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas, and I have worked with teens, adults, and families in the last 5 years on anxiety, depression, stress, and family relationships. I strive to help clients enhance their relationships, foster healthy skills, and become the best version of themselves.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and built around what you want to change. I use Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to name your goals and build on what is already working, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to untangle unhelpful thought patterns, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to make room for hard feelings while moving toward what matters, and Narrative Therapy to help you rewrite the story you tell about yourself. Sessions are practical and strengths-based, whether we work one-on-one or bring your family in. Some people might be hesitant to talk to a stranger, but their courage to show up is a great starting point. I aim to meet people where they are and go from there.
In our first session, we will talk about what brought you in, what you hope will be different, and how you like to work. You decide if we meet for 45 or 90 minutes, once a week or twice a month, and what your top priorities are. You will leave with a clear first step and a sense of whether we are a good fit, and I hope you will feel heard and a little more hopeful.
