Therapist profile
Marisa Esparza, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Family and parenting concerns
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- Parenting stress
- Emotion regulation
- Attachment work
About Marisa
Marisa Esparza is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with ten years of clinical experience. She works with adults on concerns such as stress, anxiety, parenting strain, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related areas listed in her profile.
She has a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Education, both from the University of Texas at El Paso. Her background includes work in inpatient and outpatient settings where she collaborated with treatment teams, medical staff, and families to support people in crisis and to plan ongoing care.
Across hospital, community, and outpatient roles she provided assessments, risk checks, and group facilitation. She has experience with adolescents, adults, military, and seniors through internships and program management positions. Those roles included leading groups, doing psychological and risk assessments, and contributing to treatment planning.
Marisa emphasizes practical skills in session. She uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based work, and Client-Centered methods to help with day-to-day coping, communication, and emotion regulation. Sessions focus on concrete strategies and clearer communication at home.
She identifies as an LGBTQIA advocate and works with people exploring identity and the related family conversations. Marisa also notes experience supporting caregiving stress, blended family dynamics, body image, and chronic illness concerns among other focus areas.
How sessions work
How Marisa blends approaches for online sessions
Marisa often works from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice unhelpful thoughts, commit to meaningful actions, and practice skills for everyday life. ACT helps name values and take small steps toward them, which can reduce conflict at home. CBT focuses on changing thinking and behavior patterns to improve mood, sleep, and daily routines.She also uses Attachment-Based ideas to look at how early relationship patterns affect current family interactions. That work helps people understand communication styles and respond differently to triggers with partners, parents, or children. Deciding which approach to use is collaborative; she will help figure out what fits each person’s goals and preferences during early sessions.
The therapist’s biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm offered options before you book. Many people find online sessions easier to fit into busy days, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. If you prefer a particular way of meeting, check the session options and discuss preferences when you schedule the first appointment.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which home and family issues does she address?
She works with stress, parenting strain, family communication, relationship concerns, and related issues such as blended family stress and caregiver burden.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based methods, and Client-Centered techniques to focus on skills and communication.
How long has she been practicing?
She has ten years of experience working in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings serving a range of age groups.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and completed a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso.
Can she work with people who do not live in the United States?
Sessions may be offered to international clients; sessions are provided in English.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; please confirm current session options before booking.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin scheduling a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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