Marilena Esparza
Hello, I'm Mari. I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience in working with various age groups, from children, adolescence, and adults to geriatrics.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in working with various age groups, from children, adolescence, and adults to geriatrics.
I help men, women, and children work through different struggles of life, such as, school, work, and relationships. I specialize in cognitive behavior therapy to work through anxiety, depression, ADHD, OCD, and addiction. I help individuals gain control of their thoughts, their feelings and emotions; and bring them to a world of empowerment and strength to overcome many of lifes difficulties. The only way to get past it, is to go through it with support, compassion, and understanding. Some coping practices are mindfulness, art therapy, grounding, relaxation breathing, and journaling. I will listen to you and guide you through self reflection to gain awareness and insight in identifying the causes to your struggles. Everyone needs a therapist! Everyone experiences life troubles and difficulties. Getting through life is about the relationships we build and the most important one is the one with yourself because YOU ARE IMPORTANT and YOU MATTER! In our session together, you will be met with genuiness, care, and compassion to provide a safe place for healing and growth. You deserve this for yourself! I look forward to working with you and unveiling your brilliance and strength.
First session
Getting through life is about the relationships we build and the most important one is the one with yourself because YOU ARE IMPORTANT and YOU MATTER! In our session together, you will be met with genuineness, care, and compassion to provide a safe place for healing and growth. I will listen to you, gather historical information, and dive into specific challenges you are facing. I have interest in allowing for you to express your goals and desires in the therapeutic process in which I can tailor a specific plan to meet your needs.
Strengths
My biggest strengths are working through Depression/Anxiety and Past Traumas. We talk about our past to learn from it, forgive and most forward with no regrets; and Enjoy life in the present so You stay in control.
Ideal clients
An ideal therapy client is one who is engaged, motivated, and willing to participate collaboratively in the therapeutic process. They demonstrate openness to self-reflection, are receptive to feedback and evidence-based interventions, and are willing to practice therapeutic skills outside of sessions. The client is able to identify meaningful treatment goals, communicate openly about their experiences, and demonstrate a willingness to explore patterns of thoughts, emotions, and behaviors that may be contributing to their current difficulties. They understand that therapy is a collaborative process and are willing to take an active role in their growth and change.
Treatment methods
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Feeling shame, guilt, anger, fear, destructive behavior, depression, and anxiety? negative recurring thoughts? emotional numbness? sleep problems? difficulty concentrating extreme physical and emotional responses? By integrating therapeutic modalities and techniques, we address and improve the symptoms. We are able to work through negative emotions, identify triggers and restructure thinking habits towards developing a sense of safety/security that are integral to developing stability and self control. I help individuals gain control of their thoughts, their feelings and emotions; and bring them to a world of empowerment and strength to overcome many of life's difficulties.
Location
Virtual sessions
In-person sessions32393 Hackberry Rd, San Benito, TX 78586