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- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Mindfulness practices
About Esther
LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 35 years' experience in California, Esther Kennedy helps people manage stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting, family conflict, anger, career concerns, and ADHD. She offers individual support and has a background in working with adults, children, and adolescents in outpatient settings.
Esther uses straightforward talk therapy alongside concrete skill work. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy to follow a person's priorities. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy for emotional regulation skills. Mindfulness practices are woven in to help with attention and grounding.
Her past roles include outpatient therapy, group work, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. That experience informs a practical focus on coping skills, social-emotional development, and adaptive life skills in sessions. She has also supported people facing substance misuse and domestic violence concerns as part of broader clinical work.
Sessions commonly involve talking through current stressors, practicing coping techniques, and developing plans for change. Esther names problem areas, sets short-term goals, and teaches concrete strategies such as behavioral experiments, grounding exercises, and emotion-regulation skills. Progress is tracked in ordinary terms like better sleep, calmer reactions, or improved problem solving.
People considering therapy should know sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Esther conducts work in English and does not accept international clients. To begin, select the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
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How Esther’s approaches translate to online sessions
Esther uses Client-Centered Therapy to prioritize what matters most to the person in front of her. That means sessions begin with the client's concerns and move at a pace set by them. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot thought patterns and try out new behaviors, often through simple between-session assignments and step-by-step experiments. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adds practical emotion-regulation and distress-tolerance skills that are taught and practiced in session to reduce overwhelming reactions.Deciding which approach to use is a collaborative process. Esther will work with each person to test methods, combine techniques, and adjust plans based on goals and what feels helpful. The choice of tools may shift over time as needs change.
This profile does not list specific session formats here, so confirm current session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy day, shorten travel time, and allow for focused skill practice between meetings. Therapists often use brief check-ins, guided exercises, and written homework that fit into everyday life without requiring long sessions.
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Areas of expertise
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, parenting and family conflict, anger, career issues, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic approach?
She uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and Mindfulness Therapy to address thoughts, emotions, and behavior.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of clinical experience working in behavioral health and outpatient settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what do they cost?
Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time and cost varies by location.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.