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Marina Escobar, LPC
Texas
Licensed Professional Counselor - Depression and Anxiety
See online therapy options- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Bilingual English Spanish
- Skills and behavior focus
About Marina
Marina Escobar is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with eight years of clinical experience. She works in both English and Spanish and helps people with depression, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addiction concerns, grief and loss, and difficulties with communication and self-esteem.
She focuses on practical steps people can try between sessions. Marina uses structured methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to notice unhelpful thoughts and change patterns that keep problems going. She also draws on approaches that emphasize values, emotional awareness, and skill building to manage strong feelings and improve relationships.
In sessions she listens for what’s getting in the way of daily functioning. Then she and the client pick a small set of skills to practice. Those might include thought records, brief behavioral experiments, grounding strategies, or communication skills. Progress is measured by small, observable changes over weeks rather than promises about outcomes.
Marina also pays attention to life transitions and caregiver stress. She supports people dealing with divorce, aging and geriatric issues, or the strain of caring for others. She offers concrete coping tools for isolation, seasonal mood shifts, and the emotional fallout of loss.
Her style is straightforward and practical. New clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. Payment uses a cancellable subscription model that varies by location.
How Marina Uses Structured Approaches in Online Sessions
Marina commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot thinking patterns that increase anxiety or low mood. CBT involves tracking thoughts, testing them with brief experiments, and trying small behavior changes to see what helps. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is also part of her practice; ACT focuses on clarifying personal values and taking action toward those values even when strong emotions show up.She approaches choice of method as a collaborative process. The therapist and client review current problems, goals, and preferences and agree which approach or combination to try. Adjustments are made based on how well the techniques fit the client’s daily life and progress over time.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking since the original biography does not list formats. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy around work, caregiving, or other responsibilities. It can also let people choose sessions that are shorter or that do not require video when that better suits their routine. Licensed professionals can use structured CBT or ACT exercises in a way that fits a client's schedule and comfort with different formats.
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Experience
8+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She helps people with depression, stress, anxiety, sleep problems, addictions, grief, relationship and family issues, anger, and self-esteem concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
CBT is used to identify unhelpful thoughts and test them with small behavioral experiments. Sessions focus on concrete skills to change patterns that maintain distress.
What is her clinical background?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with eight years of experience working with mood, coping, and relationship concerns.
Where is she based and licensed?
She practices in Texas and holds a Texas LPC credential.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for?
Sessions use a subscription that varies with location and can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with her services?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
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