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Elexus Stiff

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Individual therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

Growing up in a single-parent home and navigating motherhood at a young age, I learned early on what it feels like to be completely overwhelmed by life’s challenges. Through faith, resilience, and a deep commitment to healing, I worked hard to build a life full of joy. Today, I’m a proud, God-fearing mother of three, a devoted wife, a passionate entrepreneur, and a dog mom to one incredibly energetic Golden Retriever.

Professionally, I hold a Master’s in Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and bring over 15 years of experience walking alongside teenagers, adults, and families navigating trauma and mental health struggles. My mission is simple: to provide a safe, warm, and deeply authentic space where you can process your experiences, catch your breath, and reclaim your peace.

If you're ready to take that next step, I would love to connect for a free consultation to see if we're a good fit for your therapeutic journey. Let’s work together to start building a future you feel genuinely excited about!

My approach to therapy

Change can feel scary, but as your therapist, I commit to fostering a welcoming space where healing begins. My certifications in CBT & Inner Child Healing allow me to understand your past, and help you launch your new future.

By building self-awareness & working toward self-actualization, you'll gain the skills to create a path of both resilience & growth.

What you can expect from me

Ready to take your life to the next level? Together, we'll begin the journey to expand your skills, open your heart & mind, and claim the abundant & happy life that awaits you! If others think you have it all, but inside you feel stuck, drained, or anxious, you're in the right place. I work with anyone who is tired of repeating old patterns; high-achievers, caregivers, & those feeling trapped by unhelpful cycles. Do you over-function in relationships, people-please, or quietly wonder why you don't feel as happy as you should? The space we create helps you unlearn survival-based reactions & unpack past wounds to finally move forward.

You might be experiencing burnout, imposter syndrome, persistent anxiety, depressive lows, or emotional exhaustion. You may find yourself saying things like:

“I’m exhausted but I can’t slow down-life doesn’t stop and I feel I must keep going.”

“I keep ending up in the same kind of relationship. Why do I repeat this pattern?”

“I do everything for everyone, but I can’t rely on anyone.”

“I don’t know who I am outside my achievements or what I truly enjoy anymore.”

Healing isn’t about becoming someone else. It’s about giving yourself permission to grow, break unhealthy cycles, and reconnect with the strongest, most authentic version of you.

This space is here to help you unpack past wounds, unlearn survival-driven patterns, and rebuild your life from a place of wholeness-not pressure.

About me

  • I identify as
    Black or African descent, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Challenging, Direct, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    5 years of experience
  • Training
    MC (Masters in Counseling) at Texas Wesleyan University
  • License type
    LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) (Texas)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Ascension Health Plan, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Curative, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Independence Blue Cross Pennsylvania - Virtual National Network, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Women's issues, Trauma
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, ADD/ADHD, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Grief or loss, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Therapy methods
    Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Attachment Based Family Therapy
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English