Esther Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MS, AMFT (she, her)
Verified by Psychology Today
4406 Park Boulevard, San Diego, CA 92116
Let's Connect (619) 870-8580
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. I believe we are always telling stories, and some can be painful to hold. I work with people who experience stress and anxiety from being stuck in the same old stories. I can collaborate with you to rewrite these stories so 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.
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 conversations with yourself or your loved ones. Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Narrative therapy, I am committed to showing up to each of our sessions with compassion and without judgment.
It would be my privilege to join you on this journey. I believe you are the expert of your own life, and I am here to support you in this process. 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.
Call or Email
Esther Chau
now for a free 15 minute consultation - (619) 870-8580
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Finances
Fees
- Individual Sessions $160
- Couple Sessions $160
- Sliding scale: apply if you may be eligible
- Pay by American Express, Cash, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Visa
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 870-8580
Esther Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,
MS,
AMFT
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 133823
- In Practice for 3 Years
- Supervised by Bethany Noble-Lindsay California / 85089
- Certificate from Internal Family Systems Institute Level 1 Training Program (833) / 2023
- Degree/Diploma from University of California, San Diego B.S. in Psychology - Emphasis in Development / 2020
- Attended San Diego State University, Master of Science in Counseling, Graduated 2022
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 870-8580
Esther Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,
MS,
AMFT
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Life Transitions & Identity Exploration
- Perfectionism & People-Pleasing
Expertise
- Depression
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Peer Relationships
- Relationship Issues
- School Issues
- Self Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress
- Women's Issues
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (619) 870-8580
Esther Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,
MS,
AMFT
Client Focus
Age
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Age
Teen
,
Adults
,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals
,
Couples
,
Family
Communities
Queer Allied
,
Racial Justice Allied
Ethnicity
Asian
,
Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Compassion Focused
- Culturally Sensitive
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Multicultural
- Narrative
- Strength-Based
Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (619) 870-8580
Esther Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,
MS,
AMFT
Groups
Coming Home Together {Currently On Pause}
Coming Home Together is a group for Asian American adults who are interested in exploring the relationship between Asian American identity and mental health. It can be hard to discuss mental health in Asian American communities, which feels very isolating. This group can be a great place to build connections with other people who have similar life experiences or interests. You will get to process your experience as an Asian American navigating mental health amidst family expectations, cultural tensions, and other influential factors with the support of a therapist and other group members.
Age
Adults
Session Cost
$40
-
$50
Group Meets
Every Wed 7 P.M. - 8:30 P.M.
Location
Meetings Held Virtually (begins January 18th)
4406 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92116
Email Esther Chau about this group or call - (619) 870-8580
Location
Primary Location
Cultivate: a counseling collective
4406 Park Boulevard
San Diego, CA 92116
(619) 870-8580Email me
Additional Location
Cultivate: a counseling collective (La Mesa)
8355 La Mesa Boulevard
La Mesa, CA 91942
(619) 870-8580Nearby Areas
Counties
Neighborhoods
Call for a free consultation now - (619) 870-8580
Esther Chau
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate,
MS,
AMFT
Last Modified: 23 Nov 2023