- Stress and anxiety
- Identity and LGBT
- Group and crisis work
About Marisa
Marisa Esparza is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with ten years of experience. She completed a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling at the University of Texas at El Paso and began practicing after that program. Her work covers stress, anxiety, parenting concerns, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT issues, relationship and family matters, trauma and abuse, and other everyday struggles young adults often face.
Marisa draws on a mix of practical methods to help people manage their symptoms and daily challenges. She has run inpatient and outpatient programs, facilitated groups, and taken part in crisis response work. That background shapes how she helps someone who feels overwhelmed by school, work, or changes in relationships.
Her clinical experience includes program management at El Paso Behavioral Health Systems and work on an Assertive Community Treatment team. In those roles she coordinated with medical staff, ran group sessions, completed risk and psychological assessments, and supported people during high-stress moments. Those duties gave her experience with adults, seniors, adolescents, and military populations.
During internship and earlier roles she focused on assessment, group work, and crisis de-escalation. She also practiced reality-oriented counseling approaches and psychiatric rehabilitative skills in community settings. That mix of hospital, outpatient, and community work informs how she plans sessions and sets practical goals.
Marisa identifies as an LGBTQIA advocate and says she supports youth and young adults exploring identity and educating families. She works in English and accepts international clients. To begin, readers are asked to follow the platform steps to match and schedule an initial session.
Therapeutic approaches and online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and feeling stuck in early adult life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on how thoughts, behaviors, and feelings interact; it teaches practical skills for changing unhelpful patterns and managing mood or worry.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods suit their needs, goals, and preferences. That might mean trying different tools from ACT or CBT and adjusting based on what helps in day-to-day life.
The original biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm the current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Some formats also let clients choose not to be on camera or use audio-only when that better fits a break between classes or work shifts. Licensed professionals adapt methods used in person to help with common young adult concerns like stress, relationships, identity questions, and coping with life changes.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with for young adults?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career change, and other issues listed in her profile.
What style of therapy does she use?
She uses a mix of approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of experience, including program management in inpatient and outpatient settings and work on community treatment teams.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas and lists Texas as her location.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She accepts international clients and conducts sessions in English.
What session formats are offered?
Session formats are not specified in the biography. Confirm the current session options before booking to know whether video, phone, or other formats are available.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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