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Elexus Stiff

Therapist
5 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Stress management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

Raised by a single parent and becoming a teen mom at a young age, I understand how overwhelming life’s challenges can feel. Through faith, perseverance, and a deep commitment to personal growth, I’ve built a fulfilling life as a God-fearing mother of three, a devoted wife, and a successful entrepreneur.

With a Master’s in Counseling from Texas Wesleyan University and over 15 years of experience working with adolescents, adults of all ages, and families affected by trauma and mental health challenges, I bring both professional expertise and personal understanding to my work. My own journey of healing has taught me the power of empowerment and compassion in navigating life’s hurdles, and I want to extend that same support to you.

My approach to therapy

Therapy can feel like an intimidating step, but as your therapist, Elexus is committed to fostering a warm, supportive space where healing begins. Certified in Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Elexus helps clients build self-awareness, develop coping skills, and work toward self-actualization, creating a path to personal growth and resilience.

What you can expect from me

Are you ready to begin your healing journey?

If you appear successful on the outside but feel stuck, drained, anxious, or even helpless on the inside, you’re in the right place.

My work supports people—parents, high-achieving professionals, caregivers, and anyone exhausted by repeating the same patterns—who are tired of being trapped in negative cycles. You may over-function in relationships, carry everyone’s needs, people-please, or quietly wonder why you don’t feel as content as you thought you should.

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
    Empowering, Warm, Open Minded

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, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oscar, Oxford, Providence Health Plan, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Stress management, Maternal mental health, Women's issues, Trauma, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Anger management, Panic disorders, Grief or loss, Relationship issues
  • Therapy methods
    Positive Psychology, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Trauma Focused CBT, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Adults
  • Languages
    English