- Focus on codependency
- Works with adolescents
- LPC in Texas
About Marisa
Marisa Esparza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, parenting pressures, mood struggles, or issues like codependency and substance use. She often supports people who are navigating identity questions and relationship strain, and she aims to make sessions straightforward and practical.
Marisa 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. She has about ten years of experience working across inpatient units, outpatient groups, and community teams. That background shaped how she approaches crisis work and ongoing care.
Her work history includes program and clinical roles at behavioral health centers and time on an Assertive Community Treatment Team. In those positions she coordinated with medical and social services, performed psychological and risk assessments, and led groups for adolescents and adults. She also provided psychiatric rehabilitative skills training in community settings.
Marisa uses practical, person-focused methods in sessions. She draws on approaches that help people notice patterns, build coping skills, and strengthen relationships. She emphasizes clear communication and collaborative planning so clients leave with concrete next steps.
She is an LGBTQIA advocate who often supports youth exploring identity while helping families understand different perspectives. People seeking therapy in Texas or from other regions can expect a therapist who centers empathy and problem-solving.
How therapy approaches translate to online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and when someone feels stuck. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying patterns of thought and behavior and teaching practical skills to shift them. It often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep or eating concerns.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and day-to-day life. Sessions are paced to match what the client wants to try and adjusted over time based on what helps.
The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current online options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions around work, school, and family life. It can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and give space to practice skills between meetings. Licensed professionals can tailor tools and homework to an online setting to keep progress moving forward.
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Experience
10+ years
Credentials
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting struggles, ADHD, addictions, trauma, codependency, and related issues such as self-esteem and sleep problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses a down-to-earth, collaborative style and focuses on practical skills and better communication rather than long theory talks.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience working in inpatient units, outpatient groups, and community treatment teams.
What credential and region apply to her practice?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, licensed in Texas and practices there.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts clients from outside the United States.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options with the provider before booking.
How is payment handled or how much does therapy cost?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
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