Marisa Esparza
Texas LPC supporting adolescents, families, and identity work
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About
Marisa Esparza is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with a decade of clinical experience. She earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso in December 2015 and a Bachelor of Education from the same institution in 2011. Her background includes program management roles at El Paso Behavioral Health Systems overseeing children and adolescent inpatient units, adult and military outpatient groups, and adolescent outpatient care, where she coordinated care, conducted psychological and risk assessments, and facilitated groups and family sessions.
Earlier work on an Assertive Community Treatment Team and as a mental health technician exposed her to community-based psychiatric rehabilitative skills training, crisis assessment and management, and collaborative planning with medical and social service teams. During her internship she emphasized reality therapy with children and adolescents, ran group therapy, completed assessments, and participated in treatment teams. She has experience providing verbal de-escalation in crisis settings and working with interdisciplinary teams to determine safety and community supports.
Esparza has a particular interest in working with adolescents, young adults, and families. She is an LGBTQIA advocate and is committed to supporting youth exploring identity while offering education and engagement for families.
Earlier work on an Assertive Community Treatment Team and as a mental health technician exposed her to community-based psychiatric rehabilitative skills training, crisis assessment and management, and collaborative planning with medical and social service teams. During her internship she emphasized reality therapy with children and adolescents, ran group therapy, completed assessments, and participated in treatment teams. She has experience providing verbal de-escalation in crisis settings and working with interdisciplinary teams to determine safety and community supports.
Esparza has a particular interest in working with adolescents, young adults, and families. She is an LGBTQIA advocate and is committed to supporting youth exploring identity while offering education and engagement for families.
- Location:
- Texas, United States
- Years Experience:
- 10
- Gender:
- Female
- Languages Spoken:
- English
- Therapist of Color:
- Yes
- Communication Options:
- Phone • Video • Live Chat • Messaging
Specialties
Primary area of focus:Stress, Anxiety, Parenting issues, Anger management, Depression, ADHD
Other areas of experience: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Abandonment, Antisocial personality, Attachment issues, Avoidant personality, Blended family issues, Body image, Codependency, Communication problems, Control issues, Dependent personality, Dissociation, Domestic violence, Family of origin issues, Fatherhood issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Gender dysphoria, Immigration issues, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Paranoia, Personality disorders, Phobias, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Traumatic brain injury, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Therapeutic approach: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, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
Credentials & Verification
- Credentials: TX LPC 81589
- NPI Number: 1508509563
- License: LPC (Texas)
Remote sessions grounded in collaborative, skills-based care
Marisa Esparza offers remote sessions that use a collaborative, client-centered stance to identify goals and practical steps. In online appointments she draws on approaches that emphasize present-moment choices and values, emotional regulation, and strengthening attachment patterns. Sessions can be arranged by video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different communication needs and comfort levels.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to help clients develop coping skills, manage distressing thoughts and emotions, and practice behavioral changes. These methods are presented in a straightforward way and often include collaborative goal setting, skill practice between sessions, and review of progress together.
Attachment-Based and emotion-focused elements guide work with families, adolescents, and relationship concerns by exploring patterns of connection and communication. Marisa aims to partner with clients and, when appropriate, families to clarify relationship dynamics, strengthen emotional attunement, and plan interventions that fit each person’s context while using the available remote formats.
What is Marisa Esparza's clinical experience?
She has 10 years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, including program management roles and work on an Assertive Community Treatment Team.
What licenses and credentials does she hold?
Marisa is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). Her license details are TX LPC 81589.
Which languages does she speak?
This profile indicates she provides services in English.
Where is she based?
She is located in Texas.
How can clients work with her remotely?
Clients can connect through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does she accept international clients?
Yes. The profile states she is accepting international clients.
What does it cost to work with her?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
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