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Ricardo Espinoza, LPC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationTexas
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Addictions
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Attachment-Based Therapy
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Ricardo

Ricardo Espinoza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who focuses on helping people manage everyday challenges that interfere with wellbeing.

Background and approach

He works with concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family difficulties, trauma and grief, as well as issues like sleep, eating, parenting stress, anger, and self-esteem. Ricardo blends practical strategies with collaborative support to help clients pursue clearer priorities and better functioning in daily life.

His counseling style draws on several evidence-informed approaches, including cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking patterns, emotion-focused methods to strengthen relational connections, and acceptance-based practices that emphasize values-guided action. He has practiced in both personal and government settings and brings six years of clinical experience to sessions.

Bilingual in English and Spanish, Ricardo offers flexible formats aimed at fitting therapy into varied schedules and life circumstances.

Therapeutic Approaches and Accessible Online Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping clients clarify their values and take committed action despite difficult thoughts or feelings, which can be helpful for stress, anxiety, and life transition challenges. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) offers structured tools to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, often used for anxiety, depression, and many everyday difficulties. Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) concentrates on emotions and attachment patterns to improve relationship dynamics and emotional connection.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic process and is done collaboratively. The therapist will work with each client to determine which methods best match their goals, preferences, and specific concerns, and will adjust the plan as progress unfolds.

Online formats make it easier to maintain continuity of care. Video calls allow real-time interaction similar to in-person sessions, phone sessions provide a convenient alternative when video is not practical, and live chat or text-based messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or supplemental support. These options offer flexibility for scheduling and make it simpler to fit therapy into busy lives while working toward meaningful change.

Frequently asked questions

What types of concerns does Ricardo address?
He works with a broad range of issues such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, and related challenges.
What is his therapeutic style like?
Sessions combine practical techniques and collaborative support, using approaches that target thoughts, emotions, and values to help clients move toward meaningful goals.
How much clinical experience does he have?
Ricardo has six years of experience providing counseling in both independent practice and government settings with adults, children, and families.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas with license number TX LPC 77492 and practices from Texas.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Yes, he offers services in both English and Spanish and is available to international clients as well.
Which session formats are available?
Clients may choose video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for their schedule and needs.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What steps are required to begin working together?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule appointments according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesDepressionADHD

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorder

Additional focus areas

First responder issuesImmigration issuesInfidelityJealousyVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPostpartum depressionPrejudice and discrimination

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Narrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

Texas

Languages

English, Spanish

What Ricardo can help with

Ricardo Espinoza works with clients on stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, depression, and ADHD.

Ricardo works with children, teens, adults, and couples.

How Ricardo approaches therapy

Ricardo's clinical approaches include Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Ricardo is a Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Texas, with 6 years of clinical experience.