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- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Narrative Therapy
About Nichole
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) with four years of clinical experience in Texas, Nichole Esparza helps adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and major life changes. She uses several evidence-informed approaches and focuses on practical skills and understanding how your inner experience shapes behavior.
Nichole works in straightforward, collaborative ways. Sessions typically include noticing patterns that cause repeated stress, learning tools to manage strong emotions, and looking at personal stories that influence choices. She uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) to teach coping skills and increase psychological flexibility.
She also draws on Narrative Therapy to help people reframe the stories they tell about themselves. Internal Family Systems (IFS) ideas are used to identify different parts of the self and how they interact. Somatic therapy techniques are included when bodily sensations are part of the problem.
In practical terms, Nichole helps people struggling with attachment issues, control problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions. She also supports those coping with mood disorders, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, social anxiety, and young adult concerns.
Sessions are conducted in English and are arranged through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. International clients are not currently accepted. To begin, people select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting driven by them, then choose actions that align with personal values. It is useful for anxiety, low mood, and life changes where moving forward feels unclear.Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) focuses on teaching practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. It suits people who get overwhelmed by strong emotions or find relationships repeatedly stressful.
Nichole treats finding the right approach as a collaborative process. She will help clients try methods in session, see what fits, and adapt the plan based on needs and preferences. The client and therapist work together to match techniques to daily life demands.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. Therapists commonly adapt ACT and DBT exercises for remote sessions, such as practicing grounding or values-based actions between meetings, and using narrative or somatic work to notice how stories and bodily sensations show up in daily routines.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional focus areas include attachment issues, guilt and shame, impulsivity, isolation, and mood disorders.
What therapeutic approaches does she use?
The main approaches listed are Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Narrative Therapy, Somatic Therapy, and Internal Family Systems. These are used to teach skills, reframe personal stories, and notice bodily and internal parts.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience practicing as a licensed counselor in Texas and New Mexico. That timeframe reflects her professional practice since credentialing.
Where is she licensed and located?
Credentials listed are LPC and LPCC with licensure in Texas and New Mexico. Her practice location is Texas.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are available?
The biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does payment or cost work?
Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and costs vary with location. Exact fees depend on the chosen subscription and location.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session. That process connects you to the therapist and allows initial scheduling.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.