About
Esteffania Lezama, Ph.D.
¡Hola! I’m a licensed psychologist passionate about offering individual psychotherapy in a warm-hearted & down-to-earth manner to English-and Spanish-speaking adults.
she/her/ella
Spanish-speaking
First-generation Latina
Daughter of Mexican immigrants
Raised on the United States-Mexico border
Clinical Specialties
Complex Trauma
Identity Exploration
Women’s Issues
Life Transitions
Family of Origin Concerns
Cultural / Relational Issues
Low Self-Esteem
Self-Criticism / Perfectionism
"Thus, it is that imperfect human beings can be of therapeutic assistance to other imperfect human beings."
Therapeutic Approach
Integrates psychodynamic, humanistic, strengths-based, cultural-relational, trauma-informed, & self-compassionate theories
Utilizes breathing, mindfulness, self-kindness, & written techniques
Provides culturally-informed services so clients feel respected, empowered, & challenged to become their ideal selves
Creates a safe, warm, & non-judgmental environment in which clients can deepen their self-awareness by exploring the unique environmental & cultural contexts of their concerns
Views therapy as being a collaborative experience where the therapeutic relationship drives meaningful change
Supports clients through uncomfortable "growth spurt" moments by modeling authenticity & encouraging clients to practice patience/acceptance with themselves
Values using humor & providing direct feedback/encouragement to support clients in their journeys
Education & Training
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Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from Texas A&M University - College Station
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University of California - Davis’s Student Health & Counseling Services, Multicultural Services concentration
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Dallas Therapy Associates, Private practice & tele-health concentration
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Dallas Therapy Associates, Clinical Supervisor for bilingual post-doctoral fellows
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Community health clinics
Tele-health clinics
University counseling centers
Women’s resource centers
Assessment clinics
Private group practice