Compassionate Support from a Women’s Issues Therapist in El Paso, TX
Women face unique emotional, social, and physiological challenges throughout their lives—from adolescence and identity development to motherhood, career transitions, menopause, trauma, and relationships. At EMDR and Psychotherapy, we understand how overwhelming it can be to carry these experiences without support. That’s why we offer trauma-informed Women’s Issues Therapy in El Paso, TX that’s tailored to help you navigate life’s transitions with clarity, confidence, and care.
Elizabeth Handy, MS, LCPC, EMDR-C, Brainspotting-C, is a trusted Women’s Issues Therapist with over 20 years of experience supporting women in their healing journeys. Whether you are facing anxiety, burnout, low self-worth, or unresolved trauma, Elizabeth offers a safe space to explore and grow. She uses evidence-based therapies like EMDR and Brainspotting to help clients heal deeply and reclaim their sense of strength and identity.
Many of Elizabeth’s clients seek therapy for issues such as past abuse, family pressure, career stress, reproductive trauma, postpartum depression, and relational pain. She understands the importance of holding space for all aspects of a woman’s experience—emotional, physical, mental, and spiritual. Her approach to Therapy for Women’s Mental Health in El Paso, TX is nurturing, empowering, and rooted in trauma-informed care.
If you're searching for a therapist who specializes in women’s issues, consider working with a knowledgeable and compassionate Women’s Issues Specialist in El Paso, TX. Elizabeth is here to listen, support, and help you thrive—no matter what you’re facing.
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I offer in-person sessions at my Georgetown, Texas office, but most clients meet with me online. I’m licensed in Texas, Maryland, Washington DC, Virginia, and Florida—so if you're in one of these states, we can absolutely work together from the comfort of your own space.
What You Can Expect from Women’s Issues Therapy
Therapy with Elizabeth Handy is never one-size-fits-all. As a licensed psychotherapist and experienced Women’s Issues Therapist in El Paso, TX, she tailors each session to your personal needs, values, and history. Whether you're seeking to overcome anxiety, set better boundaries, or heal from trauma, Elizabeth’s work empowers you to develop lasting inner strength and emotional regulation.
Some of the most common areas Elizabeth supports women with include:
- Relationship struggles and family dynamics
- Trauma from sexual, emotional, or physical abuse
- Postpartum depression and maternal mental health
- Career challenges, burnout, and imposter syndrome
- Life transitions—divorce, menopause, relocation, retirement
- Identity issues, self-esteem, and boundary-setting
Whether you are new to therapy or returning after years away, Elizabeth offers a judgment-free, validating environment. As one of the few therapists offering targeted Counseling for Women’s Issues in El Paso, she brings a rare depth of empathy and experience to every session.
Her therapeutic style blends talk therapy with trauma resolution techniques like EMDR and Brainspotting, which are particularly effective for those with complex trauma or emotional suppression. Through Women’s Empowerment Therapy in El Paso, TX, you’ll learn to set boundaries, process emotions, and rediscover your voice.
Call Now: (443) 534-1142Why Women Seek Mental Health Services in El Paso, TX
Women often carry emotional loads for their families, workplaces, and communities—sometimes to the point of exhaustion. Society places immense pressure on women to do it all: be caregivers, high achievers, partners, and peacekeepers. In this context, emotional distress can easily be overlooked, minimized, or dismissed. That’s why Mental Health Services for Women in El Paso, TX are not only helpful—they’re essential for long-term wellness.
Working with a Women’s Issues Therapist allows you to explore how gender roles, systemic pressures, and cultural expectations impact your wellbeing. Therapy can also help uncover patterns that stem from early life conditioning, trauma, or chronic stress. These insights often lead to healthier relationships, more empowered decision-making, and greater emotional balance.
Elizabeth Handy brings decades of experience working with clients facing high-stakes stress and trauma. As a former paramedic and Lieutenant Training Officer, she understands crisis from both the clinical and human side. Her training in trauma, EMDR, and dissociative disorders makes her a uniquely skilled guide for women needing complex emotional support.
Whether you’re struggling silently or feel completely overwhelmed, Support for Women’s Emotional Health in El Paso is available. Elizabeth meets you with warmth and authenticity. Her work helps you slow down, reconnect with your needs, and develop the clarity you need to move forward.
As one of the few experienced Women’s Issues Therapists in El Paso offering both in-person and online options, Elizabeth is proud to support women throughout El Paso, TX, and across Texas with flexible, affirming care.
Get Started TodayHow to Start with a Women’s Issues Therapist in El Paso, TX
Choosing a therapist is a deeply personal decision. At EMDR and Psychotherapy, Elizabeth Handy makes the process as safe, transparent, and empowering as possible. Whether you’re looking for long-term emotional support or focused sessions for a specific issue, you’ll find that Women’s Issues Therapy in El Paso, TX is built around your voice, your pace, and your goals.
When you work with Elizabeth, you can expect:
- A nonjudgmental, affirming space to talk openly about difficult experiences
- Evidence-based treatment tailored to women’s unique mental health needs
- Compassionate insight into how trauma, stress, and identity intersect
- Options for in-person or secure online sessions based on your comfort
Whether you're looking for a Therapist for Women’s Wellness in El Paso or seeking Women-Focused Counseling for depression, anxiety, or emotional overwhelm, Elizabeth’s depth of experience will help guide your path to healing.
It’s time to prioritize your wellbeing. Life doesn’t have to feel so heavy—and you don’t have to carry it alone. Here’s how to get started:
- Contact us to schedule a free, confidential consultation.
- Share your story and goals for therapy.
- Begin your journey with a dedicated Women’s Issues Therapist who will walk beside you every step of the way.
Take back your power, your peace, and your purpose. Begin your healing today with Women’s Issues Therapy in El Paso, TX.
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Healing Journey?
Take the first step toward recovery and rediscovery. Contact me today to schedule a consultation and explore how my specialized therapies can help you overcome trauma and reclaim your life.
Get Started TodayWhat our clients say
Elizabeth has been a part of our lives for the last several years and has made a huge impact that has led to a much more enriched life. We couldn’t be more grateful for finding her.
- Manny & Nicole ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
I have had two sessions so far and I’ve noticed a big change in how I feel & think. Brainspotting is a very powerful treatment even if it appears to be simple. I wish more people knew that this was an option. Definitely recommend.
- Sarah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
It’s her honesty that’s so refreshing. Elizabeth is a very caring person, not cold or technical. She's warm and loving.
- Anne ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Your treatment has a beginning, middle and end and we will take the first step together.
Conditions I treat
- Physical and emotional trauma and Complex PTSD
- Postpartum depression
- Couples therapy
- Birth trauma
- Performance anxiety (public speaking, sports, creative arts)
- Victims of crime, industrial injuries, motor vehicle crashes, and natural/ manmade disasters
- Dissociative and attachment disorders
- Depression, panic and anxiety
- Cancer and medical trauma
- Phobias
- Recovery from injury, accident, and medical trauma
- Preparation and recovery from surgery
- Stress and trauma-related illness
- Sexual dysfunction
- Combat trauma
- Abuse & neglect
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
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