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Online therapist

Marisa Esparza

Calm, practical support for families

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Credentials
LPC
Experience
10 years
Licensed in
Texas
Languages
English
Format
Online sessions

About Marisa

Marisa Esparza is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in Texas who focuses on family and parenting concerns alongside a broad set of emotional and behavioral issues. She speaks plainly with parents and caregivers and aims to make therapy practical and doable for busy families. Marisa has a ten-year background working with children, adolescents, young adults, and their families.

She emphasizes clear communication and steady support when families feel stuck or overwhelmed.

Background and approach

Her training began with a Bachelor of Education and a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso. Over the years she has worked in inpatient and outpatient settings and has run group sessions, family meetings, and individual therapy. That hands-on work shaped how she approaches crises and safety planning with young people.

Marisa uses a mix of therapy tools that fit the person and the family situation. She draws from cognitive behavioral techniques to address thinking patterns and from acceptance-based methods to help people choose values-driven actions. She also uses attachment ideas to strengthen family bonds and improve communication between parents and children.

In practice she helps parents manage stress, parenting challenges, sleep and eating problems, school or behavioral concerns, and emotional symptoms such as anxiety and depression. She also supports people coping with trauma, grief, addiction issues, ADHD, and identity questions. Her experience includes work in community outreach and crisis response, which informs practical strategies for home life.

Marisa accepts international clients and holds Texas license TX LPC 81589. Sessions are available through video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different family schedules.

Therapeutic approaches for online family and parenting support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice their thoughts without being ruled by them and choose actions that match their values. It is useful when parents or teens feel stuck by worries or avoidance. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. It often helps with anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and ADHD-related challenges. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how family relationships shape behavior and emotion. It aims to improve communication and build safer, more reliable connections between parents and children or teens.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each family to pick methods that match goals, needs, and daily life. That partnership means strategies are adapted over time as progress unfolds and new concerns come up.

Online therapy with video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexibility for busy families. These options let sessions fit around school, work, and caregiving schedules. They also allow for follow-up support between appointments and for practicing skills in real-world moments when families need them most. Licensed professionals can guide parents through behavioral plans, communication scripts, and grounding exercises using the format that works best for their household.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Attachment-Based Therapy

Looks at how early bonds shaped what you expect from closeness, and how that plays out now with a partner, a parent, or your own children.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does Marisa focus on?
Her practice covers parenting and family issues as well as stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, addictions, trauma, self-esteem, sleep and eating concerns, and related challenges.
How would she describe her therapy style?
She uses straightforward, skills-based work paired with supportive conversation. Sessions mix practical strategies with attention to relationships and values.
What is her background in mental health?
She has about 10 years of experience working in inpatient and outpatient settings, including program management and community treatment roles with children, adolescents, adults, and seniors.
What credentials and region are listed?
She is a licensed professional counselor, TX LPC 81589, and practices from Texas.
Which languages are used for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and she also accepts international clients.
What formats are available for sessions?
Appointments can take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different needs.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; services operate through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What should I do to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete the brief matching questionnaire, and then schedule a time based on the therapist's availability.

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Experience
10 years
Licensed
Texas
Languages
English

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