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Elizabeth Avalos, ALMFT

Elizabeth Avalos, ALMFT

Psychotherapist
1616 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL
Elizabeth Avalos, ALMFT, helps children, teens, adults, couples, and families across Illinois navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier patterns of communication. As a therapist with LifeStance Health, she offers a warm, grounded presence and a collaborative approach that supports clients working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and family or relational strain. Elizabeth works with a wide range of ages—from children and adolescents through older adults—providing individualized care to meet the diverse needs of the communities she serves throughout Illinois. Elizabeth draws particular fulfillment from helping clients facing complex behavioral or relational concerns. Whether she is supporting a child struggling with school avoidance or behavior issues, or guiding a family through conflict or transition, she works to understand the broader system shaping each client’s experience. Her approach emphasizes safety, connection, and thoughtful insight-building, allowing clients to explore challenges at a manageable pace while developing practical tools for day-to-day resilience. In her clinical work, Elizabeth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Couples/Marital Counseling, and Family Therapy, alongside Mindfulness and Parenting Skills strategies. She frequently supports LGBTQ+ clients, individuals from adoption or foster care backgrounds, and first responders. Her work also extends to concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, with additional services available to address broader emotional and relational needs. Elizabeth believes therapy is most effective when clients feel truly seen and supported. She aims to help people gain clarity, improve communication, and build confidence as they navigate life’s turning points.
Highly recommended
100% of patients gave this doctor 5 stars
Excellent wait time
100% of patients waited less than 30 minutes
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Overall rating

5.00

Average wait time

5.00

Bedside manner

5.00

About Elizabeth Avalos

Focus areas

Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Depression
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Childhood Trauma
Gender Affirming Counseling
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Couples Therapy

Clientele seen

Children (<13)
Adults (25-64)
Couples
Teenagers (13-17)
Seniors (65+)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Dialectical (DBT)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Identity

Gender

Female

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Elizabeth Avalos

Elizabeth Avalos, ALMFT, helps children, teens, adults, couples, and families across Illinois navigate emotional challenges, strengthen relationships, and build healthier patterns of communication. As a therapist with LifeStance Health, she offers a warm, grounded presence and a collaborative approach that supports clients working through anxiety, depression, trauma, and family or relational strain. Elizabeth works with a wide range of ages—from children and adolescents through older adults—providing individualized care to meet the diverse needs of the communities she serves throughout Illinois. Elizabeth draws particular fulfillment from helping clients facing complex behavioral or relational concerns. Whether she is supporting a child struggling with school avoidance or behavior issues, or guiding a family through conflict or transition, she works to understand the broader system shaping each client’s experience. Her approach emphasizes safety, connection, and thoughtful insight-building, allowing clients to explore challenges at a manageable pace while developing practical tools for day-to-day resilience. In her clinical work, Elizabeth integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Couples/Marital Counseling, and Family Therapy, alongside Mindfulness and Parenting Skills strategies. She frequently supports LGBTQ+ clients, individuals from adoption or foster care backgrounds, and first responders. Her work also extends to concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, mood disorders, and trauma, with additional services available to address broader emotional and relational needs. Elizabeth believes therapy is most effective when clients feel truly seen and supported. She aims to help people gain clarity, improve communication, and build confidence as they navigate life’s turning points.

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Popular visit reasons

Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Women's Mental Health Issues
Young Adult Issues
Anxiety Disorder
Depression
New Patient Visit
Psychotherapy

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Elizabeth Avalos, ALMFT also offers online video visits for patients
Lifestance - Illinois 2
1616 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
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Practice names

NPI number

1548139728

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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Elizabeth Avalos has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Elizabeth Avalos's profile.

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Elizabeth Avalos frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Elizabeth Avalos on their profile.

What languages does Elizabeth Avalos speak?

Elizabeth Avalos speaks English.

How do patients rate Elizabeth Avalos in reviews?

3 patients have reviewed Elizabeth Avalos. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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