- Stress and anxiety
- Life transitions
- DBT and ACT methods
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 who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, self-esteem concerns, and coping with life changes. Nichole also addresses related areas such as attachment issues, control problems, guilt and shame, impulsivity, loneliness, and questions about life purpose and midlife transitions.
Her style is direct and collaborative. Sessions focus on noticing patterns that cause distress and trying new ways of responding. She uses practical skills from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to manage intense emotions and tools from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and move toward meaningful action.
Nichole pays attention to how past experiences shape present behavior. She uses Narrative Therapy to help people tell different stories about themselves and Internal Family Systems to understand conflicting parts of the self. Somatic work is used when bodily sensations carry emotional material that words alone do not reach.
Sessions tend to be straightforward and focused on what matters day to day. Clients can expect to practice skills between meetings and bring real-life situations to discuss. The aim is to reduce the patterns that make daily life harder and to help people find clearer direction after major changes.
She offers services in English and does not take international clients. Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches shape online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small, values-driven steps. It is useful for people who feel stuck and want to find direction after a life change. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves and opens the possibility of rewriting those stories to reflect strengths and choices.Nichole treats finding the right method as a collaborative process. She will work with each person to see which approach or combination fits their needs, goals, and preferences. That means trying skills, reflecting on what helps, and adjusting the focus of sessions over time.
The practical benefit of online sessions is fitting therapy into a busy life. Confirm the current session formats before booking, since formats are not listed here. Many people find that having appointments without travel makes scheduling easier, or that a shorter check-in can fit into a work break. Online meetings also allow continuing work after moves or schedule changes. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT, DBT, and Narrative techniques to remote sessions so people can practice skills, reflect on patterns, and work toward clearer direction.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Texas, New Mexico
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to life purpose?
She helps people who are questioning direction after changes in work, relationships, or health and those exploring midlife or young adult transitions.
How does she approach someone who feels stuck?
Her work combines skills training and reflective methods. She uses DBT skills for emotional regulation and ACT to clarify values and next steps.
What level of experience does she have?
She has four years of clinical experience working with adults on anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LPC and an LPCC and practices in Texas with licensure listed as TX LPC and NM LPCC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.