What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
About Dr. Julissa Espinoza
Focus areas
Adjustment Disorder
Depression
Anxiety
Attachment Disorder
Clientele seen
Children (<13)
Individuals
Teenagers (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Trauma Focused
EMDR
Play Therapy
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English, Spanish
Getting to know Dr. Julissa Espinoza
Your child may be feeling alone, sad, confused, or even stuck in negative cycles that they are striving to overcome right now. They might be dealing with day-to-day struggles like anxiety, depression, or worry. You have probably felt that there is a lack of resources for your family. Many parents express that they or their children are not able to live life to their full potential because of the various obstacles they have faced as a family. You are not alone; my door is open to you and your family! My role is to help your child climb out of distress and take charge of their life. A more peaceful, fulfilling life is ahead of you.
I have experience working with a range of approaches, including Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Creative Therapy, EMDR, and holistic and integrative methods that truly consider your needs. My treatment will be individualized to your unique situation. I hold a PhD in Mental Health Counseling from Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, and two master's degrees from Texas A&M University, Kingsville-in Counseling and Guidance and in Sociology.
I'm delighted you're here and considering counseling services. It is not always easy to admit or realize that we need help, and there's absolutely nothing wrong with that! My style is supportive, understanding, and gentle. Let me help you find balance in your life-your mental health matters as much as your physical health.
What should a new client know about working with you?
My first meeting with parents is a full-length therapy appointment. If a parent is seeking therapy for a younger child, most of this first session is with the parent(s) only. Older children or teens may be in some or all of this first session. I ask parents to please plan to meet with me for 60 minutes for this initial session.
The first session is conducted differently than other sessions. This is because parents need time to freely tell me their story. This also allows me to gather additional details about the concerns they mentioned in their initial paperwork, as well as any relevant social and emotional information, and family history. We also discuss goals for treatment and schedule future sessions for the child/teen.
After I meet with parents, their child/teen is then invited into part of this first session either with their parent(s) or by themselves. This helps a child feel more comfortable getting started because we can begin to develop a rapport. It’s also a time for me to observe the child/teen, gather any additional information I may need, check for their understanding regarding counseling, address any questions, fears, and concerns they may have, and discuss what our future sessions will look like.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
After our first visit, subsequent therapy sessions may be with the child only, or with the parent and their child together. At times, I may also meet with the parent alone to discuss their child’s progress and support them in their parenting. I view my work with parents as a collaboration for the best needs of their child. I partner with parents to determine the frequency of sessions, goals for therapy, and when those goals have been met and it is time to end our work together. Generally, parents can plan for weekly 45 to 60 minute sessions for the first 4-6 weeks after therapy is initiated. At that point, we will usually meet again to check in, review progress and goals, and discuss plans for future sessions. How sessions are conducted and the number of sessions needed will depend on our goals for treatment, the needs of the parent and child, and the child's progress.
My goal is to find the best way to communicate with the child/teen to meet their treatment goals. If a child enjoys talking, then most of our time together may involve talk therapy. If a child is under 12, or is older and not expressive verbally in session, then I may use other methods to engage them, such as therapeutic games and activities, play-based interventions, art, and music.
If parents ever have any questions about our work together, I encourage them to reach out to me so that we can schedule a time to meet.
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $200 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $130-170 for 45 minutes
More information on payments and coverage
Hopscotch is in-network with most major national carriers as well as many regional plans. Before your session we will confirm your insurance information and communicate the cost of your session via email and the Hopscotch portal. If we are not in-network with your plan, you always have the option to self-pay for sessions. Hopscotch collects all self-pay amounts, copays or coinsurance 24 hours after a session is completed. We collect credit card information ahead of your first session to charge the above.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Texas A&M University, Corpus Christi, PhD in Mental Health Counseling
- Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Master's in Counseling and Guidance
- Texas A&M University, Kingsville, Master's in Sociology
NPI number
1891379210
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Julissa Espinoza?
Dr. Julissa Espinoza frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Julissa Espinoza on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Julissa Espinoza speak?
Dr. Julissa Espinoza speaks English and Spanish.
How do patients rate Dr. Julissa Espinoza in reviews?
1 patients have reviewed Dr. Julissa Espinoza. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.