- Years in practice
- 35
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in
- California
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Trauma and abuse
- Focus
- Self esteem
About Esther
Esther Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years in behavioral health. She supports people facing parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, and life transitions. Her tone is warm and straightforward, aimed at parents who need practical help now.
Esther focuses on clear, usable strategies. She listens without judgment and works with each person to set realistic goals. Sessions aim to untangle immediate problems and build skills that make daily life easier.
Background and approach
Her background includes outpatient therapy, individual and group work, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. She has experience addressing substance misuse, trauma, and anger, and she has worked with people who have ADHD and depression. Esther uses a mix of approaches tailored to each person.
She draws from client-centered methods, cognitive behavioral tools, dialectical behavior ideas, emotionally-focused methods, and mindfulness. She adapts what she uses to match the issue at hand. She provides sessions in English from California.
Therapy formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Practical help and steady support are central to her work for parents and individuals juggling many demands.
What Esther works with
Everything Esther lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Esther helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- ADHD
Approaches Esther lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How Esther Uses Practical Therapies Online
Esther often uses client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy in online work. Client-centered therapy focuses on listening closely and helping people find their own solutions, which can help parents clarify goals and feel heard. Cognitive behavioral therapy breaks problems into thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches concrete skills to change unhelpful patterns, useful for anxiety, anger, and ADHD-related challenges.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy ideas when intense emotions or crisis moments arise. DBT-based techniques teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be helpful for managing parenting stress and strong reactions. Esther aims to pick the right mix of methods with each person rather than use one fixed approach.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face interaction and role-play during skill practice. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in fits a work break. Live chat and text messaging are useful for ongoing support between sessions or for people who prefer typed communication. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy parenting schedule and keep progress moving forward.
Questions people ask about Esther
What kinds of concerns does Esther address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, coping with life changes, relationship and family concerns, parenting, anger, career issues, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her approach is practical and person-focused. She listens without judgment and uses clear strategies to help people manage emotions and solve problems.
How much experience does she have?
Esther has 35 years of experience in behavioral health, including outpatient therapy, group work, crisis intervention, and case management.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) and practices from California.
Which languages are supported and are international clients accepted?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.
How does cost and billing work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.
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