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Elizabeth Mabonga

Compassionate counselor using practical, evidence-informed tools

LPC Texas

Experience
10 years in practice
Focus areas
Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship
Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages
English

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mabonga is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who combines practical skills with empathic support to help people manage stress, anxiety, depression, and relationship challenges.

Background and approach

She draws on cognitive behavioral techniques alongside client-centered and mindfulness-based practices to help clients identify unhelpful patterns, build coping strategies, and strengthen self-awareness. With 10 years of clinical experience, Elizabeth has worked with a wide range of concerns including LGBT-related issues, compassion fatigue, parenting and caregiving stress, communication problems, and intimacy-related difficulties.

Her approach emphasizes collaboration and the client’s existing strengths, guiding people toward clearer priorities and more effective daily routines. Elizabeth encourages those taking the step to seek help and frames therapy as a process of empowerment and skill-building.

She supports exploration of identity, life purpose, and relationship dynamics while also offering practical coaching for career and coping with life changes. Elizabeth welcomes international clients and provides services in English to accommodate different needs and schedules.

How therapeutic approaches translate to online care

Elizabeth integrates cognitive behavioral therapy and client-centered work in online sessions to help clients make practical changes and strengthen their sense of agency. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to reduce symptoms like anxiety or panic; it is useful for mood disorders, panic attacks, and stress-related problems. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathic listening and validation, supporting people as they explore identity, relationship concerns, and life purpose.

Finding the right approach is treated as a collaborative process. Elizabeth partners with each person to clarify goals and preferences, then tailors interventions from CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, or solution-focused techniques so they fit the client’s priorities and real-life context.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which can make it easier to fit mental health work into busy schedules or different time zones. These formats support ongoing skill practice, short check-ins, and regular sessions while allowing the therapist to use structured tools and exercises effectively across distance.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Elizabeth address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related issues, LGBT matters, compassion fatigue, parenting and caregiving stress, self esteem, career concerns, and related areas listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style blends client-centered empathy with practical techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused methods to build skills and insight.
How much clinical experience does Elizabeth have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience in counseling and related supports.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
Elizabeth holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas under TX LPC 74336.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Yes, she accepts international clients and provides services in English.
Which session formats are available for remote work?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How is pricing handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy with Elizabeth?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Family conflictsIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Caregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsDivorce and separationGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMood disordersMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsSelf-love

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English