Who We Are

Ms. Elizabeth Ivey, M.A., LPC is a Mental Health Counselor specializing in domestic violence, sexual assault, trauma, individuals, and parenting skills. She graduated with her bachelors in Psychology (2013) and masters in Clinical and Counseling Psychology (2015) from Midwestern State University. Serving as the Survivor Specialist at First Step of Wichita Falls for 3 years, Elizabeth counseled victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through individual and group settings. 

Elizabeth's mission is to empower those she works with in a supportive and motivated way. She uses a person-centered and psycho-education focused approach in sessions; meaning meeting a client where the are and tailoring the approach to meet their individual needs.

To reach these needs she uses evidence based techniques (a.k.a. asking a lot of questions and insisting on self exploration). She believe in working with the client to achieve their goals moving at a speed that works for them.

Just as we all learn to read at our own pace, we also learn how to handle our inner struggles the same way. She works to be supportive and motivating; telling  clients “This is your journey, you know where you want to go, but it is useful to have a tour guide pointing things out along the way."

She is the Director of Common Ground Recovery Ministries at First Christian Church. She helps provide free outreach groups to the community at no cost. Specifically she designed and teaches a Parent Skills Training Group in an effort to increase child care knowledge. Her focus is to help parents understand the developmental and emotional aspect of their children from a perspective of understanding and self-introspection.  Additionally, she strives to create an environment where parents can come to grow and not feel their past situations will be used against them.

 She is also an active member of Texas 4H Adult Leaders Association teaching and coaching the leaders of tomorrow and volunteers provides counseling services to the local LGBTQ+ population through The Opal Center.