- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
About Nichole
Nichole Esparza is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) practicing in Texas with four years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, low self-esteem, depression, and life changes, and also addresses concerns such as attachment issues, control struggles, guilt and shame, and trauma-related problems.
Nichole offers straightforward, skills-focused work. She uses methods that help people notice unhelpful patterns, name their feelings, and try small changes that make daily life easier. Sessions tend to focus on practical tools and clearer personal priorities rather than long lectures or abstract theory.
Her background includes approaches like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Narrative Therapy, and Somatic Therapy. That mix lets her combine mindfulness and values-based choices with emotion regulation skills and exploration of inner parts and personal stories.
In a session she may help a person sort through guilt or shame, track patterns in relationships, or learn concrete strategies to reduce anxiety. She often balances skill practice with talking through the personal meaning behind feelings so people can act on what matters to them.
People who choose her work with a focus on real-life adjustments and clearer priorities. Her practice is aimed at adults in Texas who want methods they can use between sessions and a collaborative approach to change.
How her approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and make choices based on personal values instead of reacting to every feeling. It can be useful for guilt, anxiety, and when someone wants clearer priorities. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing strong emotions and improving relationships, which fits well when anxious or overwhelmed feelings get in the way. Internal Family Systems (IFS) looks at inner parts and their roles, helping someone understand conflicting impulses like self-criticism or avoidance and relate to those parts differently.Choosing the right mix of methods is collaborative. The therapist will discuss what matters to the client, what has or hasn’t worked before, and then try approaches that match the person's goals and comfort. That process can include practicing skills together and checking how those tools feel in daily life.
Session formats are not specified in this profile, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins or longer work when needed. Those practical benefits can help someone use skills between meetings and apply them to everyday situations without promising a particular service format.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults around stress, anxiety, relationship problems, low self-esteem, depression, and coping with life changes. Additional areas include attachment issues, control problems, guilt and shame, trauma, and obsessive-compulsive concerns.
How would she approach someone stuck in shame from the past?
She uses a combination of approaches like Internal Family Systems and Narrative Therapy to help people name parts of themselves and reframe personal stories. That work is paired with skills from ACT and DBT to manage strong emotions in the moment.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has four years of experience working with adults on mood, anxiety, relationship, and trauma-related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is credentialed as LPC and LPCC and practices in Texas. The LPC and LPCC abbreviations are used after their full forms earlier on this profile.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the U.S.?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed and what does cost depend on?
Cost varies with location, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing depends on the participant's chosen location.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.