Marina Escobar , LPC

Marina Escobar is a bilingual Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Texas who brings eight years of experience supporting people through life transitions and emotional challenges. She works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief and loss, sleep difficulties, substance-related concerns, parenting and relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, anger, and a range of other coping issues. Marina uses a collaborative, strengths-focused approach to help clients identify practical tools and new ways of responding to difficult situations.

As a Licensed Professional Counselor, Marina provides clinical counseling tailored to each person’s needs, drawing on evidence-based methods to address both immediate concerns and long-term goals. She emphasizes partnership in the therapeutic process, helping clients uncover personal resources, build healthier communication patterns, and navigate major life changes with greater resilience. Beginning therapy can take courage, and Marina acknowledges that step while offering compassionate guidance and support toward empowerment and recovery.

Fluent in English and Spanish, Marina works to create an accessible, respectful environment where cultural background and personal values are honored as part of the healing process.

Approach-Focused Care Delivered Online

Marina integrates several evidence-based approaches to meet each person’s unique needs. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility - it is often useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with major life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, making it a practical option for managing stress, sleep problems, and mood symptoms. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes empathy, validation, and a nonjudgmental therapeutic relationship, supporting growth in self-esteem, communication, and relationship issues.

Finding the right approach is part of the collaborative work between therapist and client. Marina partners with each person to explore these methods, adapting techniques to fit individual goals, preferences, and life circumstances so that care feels relevant and achievable.

Online therapy offers flexibility and accessibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during transitions, and access support from home. Licensed professionals can guide treatment remotely while tailoring pacing and tools to what works best for each client.