Therapist profile
Marisa Esparza, LPC
Texas
LPC in Texas - Anger and Emotional Concerns
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- CredentialsLPC
- LicenseLPC, Texas / 81589
- NPI1508509563
- Experience10 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationTexas
About
- Anger management
- Adolescent issues
- Trauma and abuse
About Marisa
Marisa Esparza is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in Texas with 10 years of experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, parenting, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, LGBT concerns, relationships, family issues, trauma and abuse, and related areas. She speaks English and accepts international clients.
She trained at the University of Texas at El Paso, earning a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling and a Bachelor of Education. Early roles included mental health technician work and internship placements in children and adolescent units where she led group sessions, completed assessments, and participated in family meetings. Those front-line experiences shaped how she recognizes treatment barriers and crisis needs.
Marisa spent time as a qualified mental health professional on an Assertive Community Treatment Team. In that role she provided psychiatric rehabilitative skills training, crisis assessment and management in community settings, and coordinated community resources for medical, social, educational, and financial supports. That work involved ongoing assessment and preliminary diagnostic impressions when appropriate.
At El Paso Behavioral Health Systems she worked in program management across inpatient and outpatient units for children, adolescents, adults, and military populations. Duties included facilitating groups, conducting psychological and risk assessments, collaborating with medical staff, and supporting treatment teams during crises. She also practiced verbal de-escalation techniques with high-risk clients.
Her clinical approach draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Attachment-Based therapy, and client-centered methods. She has a particular interest in adolescent and young adult concerns and in supporting people exploring gender and sexual identity.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking committed action even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. It can help with anger that keeps people stuck and with building habits that align with what matters most.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It offers concrete tools to notice triggers, test unhelpful beliefs, and change reactions that escalate anger or anxiety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. Those skills are useful for managing intense moments and improving communication under stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose which methods to try first and adjust over time based on goals and progress. That means experimenting with skills, tracking what helps, and shifting approach when needed.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since the profile does not list specific formats. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules demand, and avoid travel time. Many people also find that learning skills in regular weekly sessions supports changes in day-to-day behavior.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting difficulties, anger, depression, ADHD, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, and related issues listed in her profile.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, and DBT alongside client-centered and attachment-informed techniques.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience, including work in inpatient and outpatient settings, program management, and community treatment teams.
Is she credentialed and where does she practice?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor - licensed in Texas and provides services associated with that credential.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she accepts international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking, as specific formats are not listed in the profile.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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