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Spero CounselingMarisa Ybarra, LPC

Work With Me

Let's Start With a Conversation

No forms to fill out in triplicate, no commitment on day one. A free consultation is a short talk about what is going on and whether we are a good fit.

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Option One

Book Your Free Consultation Online

Scheduling runs through Marisa's secure SimplePractice client portal. You will pick a time for a free consultation — a short conversation, no paperwork and no commitment.

Online scheduling opens shortly.

In the meantime, send the form below and Marisa will reply with times, usually within one to two business days.

Option Two

Send Marisa a Message

Tell her as much or as little as you like. Please do not include sensitive clinical detail in this form — it is email, not a medical record.

This form is not monitored around the clock and is not for emergencies. If you are in danger, call 911; for crisis support, call or text 988.

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A free consultation is a short conversation. No pressure, no commitment, no forms to fill in first.

If You Have Never Done This Before

What a First Month Looks Like

Most people hesitate because nobody tells them what actually happens. Step through it here — arrow keys work too.

Step 1 · Day one

The free consultation

You send a short message and we set up a brief call. There is no intake form to survive first, and you do not have to arrive with your story organized. Marisa will ask what is going on, what you are hoping changes, and answer whatever you want to ask about how she works.

  • About fifteen minutes, by phone or video
  • No charge, and no obligation to book
  • Fees and scheduling are confirmed on this call
  • If she is not the right fit, she will say so and point you somewhere better

What Happens Next

Three steps, and you can stop after any of them.

  1. 1. You reach out. A booking or a message. A single sentence is enough.
  2. 2. A free consultation. A short conversation. Marisa answers your questions, confirms the session fee, and tells you honestly whether she is the right person for what you are carrying.
  3. 3. Your first session. Paperwork is handled through the secure SimplePractice portal beforehand, so the hour itself is yours.

Can Marisa See Me?

Counseling licenses are state by state. Choose where you will physically be sitting during sessions — the answer updates as you pick.

Yes

Marisa can work with you.

She is licensed in Texas and every session is held by secure video, so you can meet from home, a parked car, or a quiet room on campus. The next step is a free consultation.

Book a free consultation

Good to Know

  • Telehealth only. Sessions are by secure video with clients located in Texas.
  • Response time. Marisa usually replies within one to two business days.
  • Self-pay. The session fee is confirmed on your consultation call.
  • Texas Licensed Professional Counselor #74105.
  • Not for emergencies. Call 911 if you are in danger; call or text 988 for crisis support.
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You do not have to arrive with your story organized. You only have to start.