- ACT
- CBT
- Attachment work
About Marisa
Marisa Esparza is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 10 years of experience. She works with people who face stress, anxiety, parenting strain, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related concerns. She also supports people dealing with eating and sleeping problems, self-esteem, career changes, bipolar symptoms, and compassion fatigue.
Marisa trained at the University of Texas at El Paso, earning a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling in 2015 after completing a Bachelor of Education in 2011. Early work in inpatient and outpatient settings gave her frequent contact with people in crisis. She has managed programs for children, adolescents, adults and military outpatient groups and led daily therapeutic groups.
Her background includes roles on an Assertive Community Treatment team where she provided psychiatric rehabilitative skills and crisis assessment in community settings. That work required coordinating community resources and supporting people to remain safely in their homes and neighborhoods. She has experience with psychological and risk assessments and with collaborating closely with medical and treatment teams.
While completing internship placements at El Paso Behavioral Health, she focused on counseling children and adolescents and ran group sessions. She carries experience across inpatient hospitals, outpatient clinics, and community programs. Her practice includes work with clients exploring sexual orientation and gender identity, and she advocates for LGBTQIA youth.
In sessions she draws on a range of clinical methods to help people notice patterns, practice new skills, and manage moments of crisis. People who want direct, practical support for anxiety, social challenges, parenting strain, or related issues may find her approach relevant.
How Marisa applies therapy approaches online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and commit to actions that matter to them. It is often used for anxiety, avoidance, and when values-based goals matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to change feelings and reactions. It is commonly used for anxiety, stress, and mood concerns. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at relationship patterns and early bonds to make sense of current difficulties in close connections.Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will discuss goals, habits, and preferences and then try methods that match those needs. Clients and the therapist decide together whether to emphasize skills practice, behavioral experiments, or exploring relationship patterns.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit brief check-ins into a busy day, avoid travel time, or use video when practicing social skills. For some people, shorter phone or video check-ins can help manage energy during a stressful week, while longer sessions allow deeper skills practice. Ask about formats and timing when you complete the matching questionnaire so sessions can be arranged to fit everyday life.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, and related topics listed on her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based and Client-Centered methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has about 10 years of experience working across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings since completing her master’s degree in 2015.
What are her credentials and practice location?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas and trained at the University of Texas at El Paso.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm current session options before booking.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and 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 a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.