Marisa Esparza

Marisa Esparza is a licensed LPC in Texas with a strong background in mental health counseling. She completed her Masters of Education in Mental Health Counseling from the University of Texas at El Paso in December 2015, and holds a Bachelors in Education from the same university. With a wealth of experience in various settings, Marisa has developed a keen understanding of the barriers and conflicts faced by those seeking mental health treatment. In her most recent position at El Paso Behavioral Health Systems, she served as the Program Manager for the children and adolescents inpatient unit, as well as the adult and military outpatient group, and the adolescent outpatient group. In these roles, Marisa worked collaboratively with patients, medical staff, and families to stabilize high-risk individuals. Her responsibilities included conducting psychological assessments and risk assessments, facilitating daily groups and family sessions, and providing verbal deescalation during crisis situations. Marisa also worked as a qualified mental health professional on the Assertive Community Treatment Team, where she provided psychiatric rehabilitative skills training and crisis assessment/management in clients’ homes and in the community. She coordinated community resources to assess medical, social, educational, financial, and other appropriate services to improve clients’ quality of life and reduce the need for unnecessary