Holistic Jungian therapist specializing in trauma and relationships
Hello and welcome to taking the first steps to changing your life situation. My name is Esther Kennedy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. I have been in the field of behavior health for over 30 years. My direct services have been providing support to adults, children and adolescents.
My expertise is in the areas of; outpatient therapy, individual, family, group, psycho-social assessments, social-emotional development, crisis intervention, case management services, substance misuse/abuse, adaptive life skills and client advocating. Additionally, I have worked with clients on a wide range of concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting concerns, relationship problems, family conflicts, domestic violence, coping with life changes, poor social skills, anger management and trauma induced issues to name a few.
My counseling approach combines Client Center Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a Faith-Based Counseling approach. I take pride in my style of a non-judgmental attitude, cultural sensitivity, being warm and caring, being an empathetic listener and responding empathetically can help you work through challenges and life’s issues.
If you want to experience more effective ways of coping with life stressors please consider partnering with me to achieve your desired goals.
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Esther Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in California, licensed to provide clinical social work services (CA LCSW 12912). She has dedicated 35 years to behavioral health, delivering direct services to adults, children, and adolescents.
Her clinical experience spans outpatient therapy across individual, family, and group formats, along with psychosocial assessments, support for social-emotional development, crisis intervention, case management, work with substance misuse and abuse, training in adaptive life skills, and client advocacy. She has addressed a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, parenting challenges, relationship problems, family conflicts, domestic violence, difficulties coping with life changes, limited social skills, anger management, and trauma-related issues.
Esther combines client-centered therapy with mindfulness practices and evidence-based approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and motivational interviewing. She also integrates a faith-based counseling perspective when appropriate. Known for a warm, culturally sensitive, and non-judgmental manner, she listens and responds with empathy to help clients navigate challenges and work toward their goals.
Those seeking more effective ways of coping with life’s stressors are invited to consider partnering with Esther to pursue their desired outcomes.
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