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Marisa Esparza, LPC

Practical counseling for anxiety and life changes

10 years in practice · based in Texas · sessions in English · online sessions

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About Marisa

Marisa Esparza is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on helping people manage stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, anger, depression, and related concerns. She often supports people facing trauma, addiction, relationship and family issues, sleep and eating problems, and questions about identity and intimacy. Her style is direct and practical, aimed at making therapy clear and useful for busy families.

She earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso in 2015 and a Bachelor of Education from the same university in 2011.

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Background and approach

Over about a decade she has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings, which taught her how hospital and community services interact. Those roles included program management for children, adolescents, adults, and military outpatient groups. Marisa has experience doing assessments, risk screenings, group facilitation, and crisis de-escalation.

She has coordinated care with medical staff and treatment teams and provided rehabilitative skills training in community settings. That background helps her spot practical barriers that get in the way of continuing care. She has worked directly with children, adolescents, young adults, adults, military personnel, and seniors during internships and clinical roles.

She is an advocate for LGBTQIA youth and aims to help young people explore identity while offering education and support for their families. In sessions she uses strategies drawn from several evidence-based approaches and tailors them to each person's goals. Her approach emphasizes clear communication, safety in crisis moments, and step-by-step skills people can use between sessions.

Therapeutic approaches and online care

Marisa draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people facing anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and changing behaviors that keep problems going, which can help with phobias, sleep, and mood. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches skills for noticing difficult thoughts and committing to actions that match personal values, which can help with anxiety, chronic stress, and coping with life changes.

Finding the right approach is part of the work she does with each person. She discusses goals, tries techniques together, and adjusts methods based on what feels useful. That collaborative process helps match skills to the issues a person wants to address.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation for deeper work, phone sessions can fit into a work break or when bandwidth is limited, and live chat or text-based messaging are useful for shorter check-ins or ongoing support between sessions. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule and to continue progress from different locations.
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Questions people ask

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma and related issues such as sleep, eating, self-esteem, and career concerns.
What is the therapist's general approach and style?
Her style is practical and straightforward, combining hands-on skills, assessment, and talk therapy to help people manage symptoms and cope with life changes.
What is her clinical background and experience?
She has about 10 years of clinical experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, including program management roles and community-based care.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds the LPC credential and is licensed in Texas.
In which languages can sessions be held and are international clients supported?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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