Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

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13 Endorsed

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Available both in-person and online

2400 Mission Street Suite 209 San Marino, CA 91108

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Living with anxiety or OCD gets exhausting fast. Kids may melt down, avoid challenges, or need constant reassurance. Teens can get stuck in panic, perfectionism, intrusive thoughts, and time-consuming rituals. Adults often look functional on the outside while privately feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or trapped in loops they can’t seem to shut off. If you’re here, there’s a good chance you’re tired of letting anxiety run the show. Reaching out for therapy can feel awkward and vulnerable, but it can also be a first step toward real change.

I specialize in helping children, teens, and adults with anxiety and OCD, and in helping parents respond more effectively to their children's anxiety or OCD. I also work with adults dealing with depression, self-criticism, chronic pain, and the kind of general "stuckness" that can quietly take over a life.

One of the hardest parts of starting therapy can be sending that first message, especially when anxiety or OCD has already taken up so much space in your life. My goal is to make that first step a bit easier by offering a collaborative space where you can feel understood and supported. If this sounds like the help you're looking for, I'd be glad to talk.

Call or Email Ben Esch now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 784-7286

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ben Esch Therapy

2400 Mission Street

Suite 209

San Marino, CA 91108 map

(626) 784-7286

My website

I see clients in-person in San Marino, on the border of South Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

I specialize in Men's Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Failure to Launch

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (626) 784-7286

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Ben Esch Therapy

2400 Mission Street

Suite 209

San Marino, CA 91108 map

(626) 784-7286

My website

I see clients in-person in San Marino, on the border of South Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

I specialize in Men's Issues, Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) and Failure to Launch

$250 Per Session

I see individuals and couples

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $250
Couple Sessions $250

While I do offer 50 minute couples sessions, many couples find that longer sessions are more beneficial. As such, I also offer 75 and 90 minute couples sessions at an adjusted rate. If you are interested in KAP, please visit my website for more information, as well as session costs.

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of California / 155415 Ben Esch

Education and Years In Practice

In Practice for 5 years

Attended Philips Graduate University, MA, Graduated 2022

Additional Credentials

Certificate from Cerfitied Psychedelic Assisted Therapist from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute 2024

Certificate from Certified Pain Reprocessing Therapist from the Pain Psychology Center 2024

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (626) 784-7286

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Men's Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Failure to Launch

Expertise

Addiction
Anxiety
Child/Teen Anxiety and OCD
Chronic Pain
Depression
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Parenting
Peer Relationships
Relationship Issues
School Issues
Self Esteem
Sports Performance
Stress
Substance Use
Trauma and PTSD

I also specialize in working with people experiencing chronic pain, and the many issues that go along with it, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues. Speaking as someone who has both experienced and recovered from chronic pain, I know just how emotionally devastating it can be, and how much therapy can help. I am certified in Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

13 Endorsements

EMDR & Somatic Christian therapist

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ben is an esteemed colleague. He is kind, warm, welcoming, and has a heart of service for others. If I ever need an anxiety and OCD therapist for children and teens, I can count on him. I highly recommend him!

Michael J Ross

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ben is simply one of the kindest, warmest, and most positive therapists around. He has a gift for helping others feel witnessed, accepted, and truly valued.

Cynthia Greenburg-Dunlop

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ben is a kind, empathic warm presence. An old soul who's highly trained. Whether for children with anxiety, couples seeking to enrich their connection, or seniors dealing with transitions, loss, or ageism, Ben is a highly competent, caring choice.

Phil Stark

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ben has a keen ability to listen and provide thoughtful guidance that truly helps clients gain new perspectives on their lives. He has a gentle and compassionate approach, and his clients always feel seen, heard, and understood.

Lindsay Cohen-Weingarten

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ben is a compassionate therapist who offers thoughtful insight to his clients. He does excellent work with seniors, parents of children who are anxious, couples, and creatives. He has a special way about him that makes his clients feel safe and cared for.

Carissa Lataillade

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

As a former Co-therapist, working with Ben was a pleasure! Ben's personable and authentic connection when working with clients is amazing! If you are looking for an attentive therapist who uses a strengths based CBT approach, look no further!

Rebecca Sills Nudel

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ben and I have had the opportunity to work together on numerous cases over the past two years. Ben is kind, caring, professional, and knowledgeable. His commitment to his clients is evident in the rapport he builds with them. I highly recommend him.

Malia Reynolds

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT

Ben is an attentive and curious clinician. He is very skillful in offering his client's thoughtful guidance and perspective in such a way that makes his client's feel understood and safe.

Andrew Lander

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT

I've had the pleasure to see how Ben is a thoughtful and skilled therapist who creates a supportive space while also offering practical strategies that actually help. I have a deep respect for his work and wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.

Lucy Drew

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Ben is a genuinely compassionate clinician whose strength is deep caring and exceptional listening skills. He creates a safe place to be heard and understood. His kindness makes him a true healing presence. He brings value and renewal to each session.

Leighton Greer Looney

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

As a fellow therapist, I deeply value Ben's open, compassionate presence. His trauma-informed, practical approach creates real relief for anxiety, OCD, and chronic pain. He meets clients-and parents-with warmth, clarity, and care at every step.

Ben Z. Tolpin, MA, AMFT

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Ben is a trusted colleague with integrity who has a natural ability to connect with others and create a safe, supportive space where clients feel truly understood and cared for.

Niousha Soleimani

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

I wholeheartedly recommend Ben as a compassionate therapist. His empathetic approach and dedication to helping others navigate life's challenges make him an invaluable asset to the field of therapy.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Exposure Response Prevention (ERP)
Gottman Method
Ketamine-Assisted
Parts work
Person-Centered
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
SPACE
Strength-Based

I utilize many different theories and interventions, but my work is largely guided by Exposure and Response Prevention, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Parts work, and Brainspotting. Additionally, I underwent a year-long certification in psychedelic therapy, and provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Location

Primary Location

Ben Esch Therapy

2400 Mission Street

Suite 209

San Marino, CA 91108

(626) 784-7286

Email Me

My website

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Los Angeles

Zips

Neighborhoods

South Arroyo

I see clients in-person in San Marino, on the border of South Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 784-7286

I see clients in-person in San Marino, on the border of South Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 784-7286

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