Esther Chau (she/her)

MS, AMFT 133823
Accepting Clients

Finding a therapist can be intimidating, and it takes an incredible amount of courage to ask for support. You are not alone in this process!

Associate Marriage & Family Therapist in San Diego, CA
Supervised by Bethany Noble-Lindsay, LMFT

About My Clients

I believe YOU are the expert of your own life and deserve the agency to make decisions about your mental health. I am here to support the preferences you have for your therapy experience. I work with many different types of clients, and I particularly enjoy working with people navigating life transitions (relationships, school/work, faith, etc.) and identity exploration.

My Background and Approach

Therapy may sound overwhelming and scary, but it can also be beautiful and freeing. I am here to walk alongside you as you engage in these hard conversations with yourself or your loved ones. I am committed to showing up to each of our sessions with compassion and without judgment. My hope is that the relationship we build together allows you to explore the stories in your life in new ways so that you have a clearer understanding of who you are and who you want to be. If you have more questions about my approach, send me an email and I would be happy to schedule a time to chat with you!

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

We are always telling stories. Sometimes these stories can be painful and even harmful. I work with people who experience stress and anxiety from being stuck in the same old stories. Using Narrative therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS), we can work together to rewrite these stories so that they focus on your strengths and values. I also work with people who feel trapped by stories others have told about them. These stories can feel like immense burdens we are forced to carry around for years. They may cause us to experience big emotions–grief, anger, fear. Together, we can find ways to change your relationships with these burdens in order to finally release them.

I offer online counseling in the following states:
I have experience with the following
  • Christianity

At A Glance

  • Experience: 6 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150/session

Info

Email Esther
4406 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92116
8355 La Mesa Blvd
La Mesa, CA 91942

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