Marisa Esparza, LPC
Therapist in Texas
Marisa Esparza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with ten years of experience.
- Licensed inTexas
- License81589
- NPI 1508509563
- Experience10+ years
- LanguagesEnglish
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About Marisa
Marisa Esparza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas with ten years of experience. She focuses on helping people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, addiction, or changes in their relationships and daily life. Marisa is also an advocate for LGBTQIA youth and aims to support those exploring identity and the families around them.
She uses attachment-based ideas to help people understand patterns that show up in close relationships.
Background and approach
Marisa also draws on acceptance and commitment therapy, client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, and dialectical behavior therapy. In sessions she listens for what matters most to the person and then helps shape manageable steps forward. Her background spans inpatient units, outpatient groups, and community treatment teams.
That work included crisis assessment, group facilitation, and collaborating with medical staff and caregivers. Those roles helped her learn practical ways to de-escalate crisis situations and to coordinate supports in the community. Marisa completed a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso and holds a Bachelor of Education from the same university.
Her clinical experience includes working with children, adolescents, adults, military-connected people, and seniors during internships and professional roles. In sessions she aims to create a straightforward, respectful space to talk through immediate concerns and long-term goals. Marisa helps people set small, realistic steps and practices to manage symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Credentials
- LPC (Texas)
- License 81589 · expires April 2028
- NPI
- 1508509563 · national provider identifier
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Focus areas and approaches
Everything Marisa lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Depression
- ADHD
- Addictions
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Compassion fatigue
- Abandonment
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Antisocial personality
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Avoidant personality
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Chronic pain, illness, and disability
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Coping with natural or human-caused disaster
- Dependent personality
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Dissociation
- Domestic violence
- Drug and alcohol addiction
- Emptiness
- Family of origin issues
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- First responder issues
- Forgiveness
- Gender dysphoria
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Immigration issues
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Jealousy
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Mood disorders
- Multicultural concerns
- Narcissism
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Postpartum depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
- Young adult issues
Approaches Marisa names
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- 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
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
How attachment work and skills-based therapy translate online
Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early connections shape current relationship patterns and emotional responses. Online sessions use conversation and targeted exercises to identify those patterns and try new ways of relating to others. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) teaches people to notice difficult thoughts and feelings while committing to actions that match their values; ACT can help with anxiety, depression, and life transitions through values-based planning and practical exercises. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and offers concrete strategies to change unhelpful thinking and routines; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, sleep, and mood challenges.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then shape sessions together. That collaborative process means techniques can shift over time as needs change and progress is made.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which make scheduling more flexible. Video is good for full conversations and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can fit a short break at work or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat or text messaging can be helpful for quick check-ins, homework review, or ongoing support between sessions. These options let people access consistent care from different locations and at different times.
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Frequently asked
What kinds of concerns does this therapist help with?
She addresses stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, anger, addictions, ADHD, trauma and many relationship and identity concerns.
What is the therapy style like in sessions?
Sessions combine listening and practical skills. Techniques come from attachment-based work, ACT, CBT, DBT, and client-centered approaches.
What experience does the therapist bring?
She has ten years of clinical experience in inpatient units, outpatient groups, and community treatment teams, including crisis assessment and group facilitation.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas with graduate training in mental health counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso.
In which languages are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
Which session formats are available?
Sessions can be done by 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 model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
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