Marisa Esparza, LPC
LPC supporting adolescents and families
- Adolescents and young adults
- Family and systems work
- LGBTQIA youth advocate
About Marisa Esparza
Marisa Esparza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Texas. She earned a Master of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso in December 2015 and a Bachelor of Education from the same university in May 2011. Her clinical experience spans inpatient, outpatient, and community settings, which has informed her ability to recognize common barriers to accessing mental health care.
In her most recent role at El Paso Behavioral Health Systems she served as a program manager for the children and adolescent inpatient unit, as well as program manager for adult and military outpatient groups and adolescent outpatient groups. In these positions she collaborated with patients, medical staff, and families to stabilize high-risk children and adults, completed psychological and risk assessments to determine needs, facilitated daily groups and family sessions, responded to unit crises, and used verbal de-escalation to support people in distress. She also worked with treatment teams to evaluate safety and community readiness.
Earlier, she worked as a qualified mental health professional on an Assertive Community Treatment Team, providing psychiatric rehabilitative skills training, crisis assessment and management in homes and community settings, and coordinating community resources to address medical, social, educational, and financial needs. During her internship at El Paso Behavioral Health she developed skills across the lifespan—working with children, adolescents, adults, military personnel, and seniors—and applied approaches including reality therapy in individual and group formats. As a mental health technician in the children and adolescent unit she assisted with admissions and discharges, monitored vital signs, observed and recorded behavior, led therapeutic and recreational activities, and consulted regularly with nurses, social workers, physicians, and therapists.
She is confident in her clinical skills and is open to working with diverse populations. She has a particular passion for adolescents, young adults, and families, and she advocates for LGBTQIA youth while supporting families as they navigate identity and communication. Her varied clinical background has contributed to professional growth and a strong capacity for empathy across the populations she serves.
In her most recent role at El Paso Behavioral Health Systems she served as a program manager for the children and adolescent inpatient unit, as well as program manager for adult and military outpatient groups and adolescent outpatient groups. In these positions she collaborated with patients, medical staff, and families to stabilize high-risk children and adults, completed psychological and risk assessments to determine needs, facilitated daily groups and family sessions, responded to unit crises, and used verbal de-escalation to support people in distress. She also worked with treatment teams to evaluate safety and community readiness.
Earlier, she worked as a qualified mental health professional on an Assertive Community Treatment Team, providing psychiatric rehabilitative skills training, crisis assessment and management in homes and community settings, and coordinating community resources to address medical, social, educational, and financial needs. During her internship at El Paso Behavioral Health she developed skills across the lifespan—working with children, adolescents, adults, military personnel, and seniors—and applied approaches including reality therapy in individual and group formats. As a mental health technician in the children and adolescent unit she assisted with admissions and discharges, monitored vital signs, observed and recorded behavior, led therapeutic and recreational activities, and consulted regularly with nurses, social workers, physicians, and therapists.
She is confident in her clinical skills and is open to working with diverse populations. She has a particular passion for adolescents, young adults, and families, and she advocates for LGBTQIA youth while supporting families as they navigate identity and communication. Her varied clinical background has contributed to professional growth and a strong capacity for empathy across the populations she serves.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
AddictionsLGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional Focus Areas
AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImmigration issuesImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Attachment-Based Therapy Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy Internal Family Systems
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Marisa Esparza have?
Marisa Esparza has 10 years of experience.
Is Marisa Esparza a licensed therapist?
Yes. She holds the credential LPC, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. License details: TX LPC 81589.
In which languages does Marisa Esparza provide therapy?
Marisa Esparza provides therapy in English.
Where is Marisa Esparza located?
Marisa Esparza is located in Texas.
How can I work with Marisa Esparza as my therapist?
You can work with Marisa Esparza through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Marisa Esparza work with international clients?
Yes, Marisa Esparza works with international clients.
How much does therapy with Marisa Esparza cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, just click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches and Online Therapy with Marisa Esparza
Marisa Esparza draws from evidence-informed approaches to tailor care to each person's needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting overwhelmed by them, and then choose values-based actions to move forward; it is often useful for stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on patterns of relating that develop in early relationships and helps clients strengthen connection, trust, and emotional regulation within current relationships and families. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) explores the links between thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, teaching practical skills to manage anxiety, depression, and problematic habits.Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Marisa collaborates with clients to identify methods that match their goals, preferences, and circumstances. She adapts techniques as progress unfolds and involves clients in decisions about focus and pacing.
Online therapy with Marisa is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, which supports flexibility in scheduling and lets people receive care from their own communities. These options can make it easier to maintain consistent sessions, access licensed professionals from a distance, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for each person.