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Marisa Esparza, LPC

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
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About Marisa

Marisa Esparza is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a decade of clinical experience.

Background and approach

She brings extensive experience from inpatient and outpatient behavioral health settings and aims to support people facing a range of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting challenges, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, and substance-related struggles.

Her background includes work with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors, and she emphasizes building rapport and practical skills to help clients manage crisis moments and everyday stressors. Esparza earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Texas at El Paso.

Her roles have included program management for inpatient and outpatient units, conducting psychological and risk assessments, facilitating groups and family sessions, and coordinating care with interdisciplinary teams. She also provided community-based psychiatric rehabilitative services and crisis assessment through assertive outreach work, which informs a practical, resource-oriented approach to treatment.

Throughout her career she has focused on clear communication, de-escalation skills, and empowering clients to explore identity and goals. Esparza is an LGBTQIA advocate who values collaboration with families and other supports while helping clients develop coping strategies and work toward improved daily functioning.

Evidence-Based Approaches and Flexible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes values-driven action and learning to live with difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to eliminate them; it can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and adjusting unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and mood instability. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can be valuable for intense emotions and relationship challenges.

Determining which approach fits best is part of the clinical process. The therapist works collaboratively with clients to explore goals, preferences, and practical concerns, and then adapts interventions from these models to match what will be most useful for the individual's situation.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These formats make it easier to attend regularly around work, family, and other commitments while maintaining continuity of care. Licensed professionals can use these remote options to deliver structured skills training, supportive coaching, and focused therapy work that align with the chosen therapeutic approaches.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of issues does this therapist address?
She works with a broad set of concerns including stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes.
What is the therapeutic style or approach used?
The practice blends evidence-based methods such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, and Client-Centered Therapy to tailor interventions to each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does the therapist have?
She brings 10 years of professional experience working across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, including program management and crisis intervention roles.
What credentials and location should I know about?
The clinician holds the LPC credential and practices in Texas under license TX LPC 81589.
Are sessions offered in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are conducted in English, and international clients are accepted for services.
Which session formats are available for online work?
Clients can meet via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging depending on preference and needs.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a session according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyParenting issuesAnger managementDepressionADHD

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English

What Marisa can help with

Marisa Esparza works with clients on stress and anxiety, parenting issues, anger management, depression, and ADHD.

Marisa works with children, adolescents, adults, and military.

How Marisa approaches therapy

Marisa's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing.

Experience and training

Marisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 10 years of clinical experience.