Josh Esparza, MA, LPC-A

About

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Dallas, TX. Works with Marital and Premarital, LGBTQ+ and Men's Issues. Sees clients in person and online. Takes Aetna. Accepting new clients.

Areas of expertise

• Anxiety
• Family Conflict
• Life Transitions
• Parenting
• Racial Identity
• Relationship Issues
• Self Esteem
• Stress Management

Types of therapy

• Attachment-basedLooks at early bonds with caregivers and how they shape relationships and emotions now, and works toward a greater sense of safety and connection.
• Culturally SensitiveTakes a person's culture, identity, background and values into account, and shapes the work so it fits their life.
• Emotionally FocusedTreats emotions as a guide to change. Often used with couples, to understand patterns of conflict and rebuild a secure bond.
• ExistentialExplores life's big questions, such as meaning, freedom, choice, loneliness and death, and how they connect to a person's struggles.
• Family SystemsSees a person as part of their family as a whole, and explores roles, patterns and communication across the family rather than one person's problems alone.
• FeministConsiders how gender, power and social context affect a person's life and well-being, and aims for an equal relationship between client and therapist.
• Gottman MethodA couples therapy built on research into what makes relationships last. Works on friendship, handling conflict and shared meaning.
• HumanisticA family of approaches, including person-centered and Gestalt therapy, that emphasize growth, self-awareness and a person's capacity to choose.
• Person-CenteredA warm, non-directive approach: the therapist listens with empathy and without judgment, and trusts the person to find their own direction.

More details

Sessions

Both in-person and online

Accepting new clients

Yes

Specialties

Marital and Premarital, LGBTQ+, Men's Issues, ADHD, Anxiety, Body Image, Caregivers, Chronic Illness, Chronic Pain, Family Conflict, Life Transitions, Parenting, Polyamory & ENM, Racial Identity, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Sex-Positive & Kink Friendly, Spirituality, Sports Performance, Stress

Insurance

Aetna

Fees

Individual sessions $135, couple sessions $155; sliding scale available

Payment methods

Apple Cash, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Venmo, Visa

Ages

Teen, Adults, Elders (65+)

Works with

Individuals, Couples, Family

Communities

Queer Allied, Racial Justice Allied

Ethnicity

Asian, Hispanic and Latino

Languages

English

Gender

Male

Other offices

2220 San Jacinto Boulevard, Denton, 76205

Education & qualifications