Profile / United States
Elizabeth Shantharaj, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Anxiety and Trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Attachment focus
- EMDR and mindfulness
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Shantharaj is an LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) practicing in Texas with six years of experience. She works with people dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not accept international clients.
Elizabeth emphasizes building a trusting therapeutic relationship while helping clients learn to trust themselves. She focuses on how past experiences affect current relationships with others and with self. The work often looks at patterns that keep someone stuck and practical steps to change them.
Her approach blends several methods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to notice unhelpful thoughts and test new ways of responding. Attachment-Based Therapy is used to look at relational patterns that shape trust and closeness. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pace and topics based on what the person brings to sessions.
She also uses Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and mindfulness practices when those approaches fit a client's goals. Elizabeth and the client decide together which method to try and how to combine them. The focus is on clear, manageable steps rather than long explanations.
Practical concerns like fertility-related distress, codependency, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and women’s issues are also areas she addresses. People who want structured, skills-based work and clearer ways to respond in relationships may find this approach useful.
How these approaches work in online sessions
Elizabeth commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot and test thoughts that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT sessions focus on specific situations, thought patterns, and small experiments to try different responses.She also draws on Attachment-Based Therapy to look at how early relationship patterns affect current trust and closeness. That approach centers on recognizing interaction patterns and trying new ways of connecting. Client-Centered Therapy guides the pace of work by following what the person brings and allowing them to set priorities for each session.
Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. She will discuss goals, try an approach, and adjust based on what is helpful. Clients and therapist review progress and change methods when needed.
The original profile does not list specific online session formats. Confirm available formats before booking so you know whether video, phone, or other options are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Licensed professionals adapt exercises, homework, and mindfulness practices so they can be used between sessions in everyday life.
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Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and depression. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, codependency, fertility concerns, guilt and shame, mood disorders, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety and women’s issues.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test new behaviors in everyday life. Sessions often include practical exercises to notice and change thought patterns.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of professional experience working in clinical settings prior to private practice. Her work has focused on trauma, relationship dynamics, and mood concerns.
Which credential and location apply?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas and practices there.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original profile does not specify session formats. Confirm current session options with the booking system before scheduling.
How are fees handled?
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How do I begin working with her?
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