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Austin, TX 78759
Imagine you are the writer. You have all the pieces of your story within you already. Think of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as those pieces. Sometimes, they don’t make any sense, it’s overwhelming, and you don’t know where to begin. While I cannot write your story for you, I can be there with you to guide you through the process as you explore and learn more about yourself, reach clarity and understanding, and experience a renewed sense of hope.
Your story may include experiencing cycles of depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, struggles of worthiness and belonging, the complexities of being a part of an immigrant family, generational trauma, a combination of these things, or perhaps something entirely different.
No matter where you are in your mental health journey, I’m here to meet you where you are. I also want to acknowledge how scary it can be when taking a leap of faith into a new therapeutic journey. It takes a lot of courage. More than anything, it’s important to me that you feel safe and the stories you share are handled with utmost care.
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My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78759

(512) 561-0014

Dallas, TX 75254

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Intergenerational Trauma 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  
Let's Connect (512) 561-0014
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW

My Practice at a Glance

Available online only

Austin, TX 78759

(512) 561-0014

Dallas, TX 75254

My website
I specialize in Anxiety, Depression and Intergenerational Trauma 
$175 Per Session, I accept insurance 
I see individuals and families  

Finances

Fees

  • Individual Sessions $175

Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Cigna and Evernorth
  • EAP:Cigna
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Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
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Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Check fees and, if listed, ask to verify your insurance coverage. or (512) 561-0014

Qualifications

  • Verified by Psychology Today Licensed by State of Texas / 68226 Esther Kwak
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Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (512) 561-0014
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. or (512) 561-0014

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Intergenerational Trauma

Expertise

  • ADHD
  • Anger Management
  • Career Counseling
  • Child
  • Coping Skills
  • Family Conflict
  • Grief
  • Peer Relationships
  • School Issues
  • Self-Harming
  • Sexual Abuse
  • Spirituality
  • Trauma and PTSD
  • Women's Issues
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Esther Kwak has over a decade of experience working with AAPI/BIPOC adolescents and adults as both an educator and a licensed mental health therapist. She approaches her work with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed lens. Esther is also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator who can offer psychoeducation on shame and empathy based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (512) 561-0014
"
Esther Kwak has over a decade of experience working with AAPI/BIPOC adolescents and adults as both an educator and a licensed mental health therapist. She approaches her work with cultural sensitivity and a trauma-informed lens. Esther is also a Certified Daring Way Facilitator who can offer psychoeducation on shame and empathy based on the research of Dr. Brené Brown.
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
or call with questions - (512) 561-0014

Client Focus

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

I also speak

Korean

Age

Teen
Adults

Participants

Individuals
Family

I also speak

Korean

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

  • Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Culturally Sensitive
  • Multicultural
  • Psychoeducation
  • Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
  • Strength-Based
  • The Daring Way Curriculum
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (512) 561-0014
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. or (512) 561-0014

Location

Primary Location

Austin, TX 78759

(512) 561-0014

Additional Location

Dallas, TX 75254

(512) 561-0014
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (512) 561-0014
Photo of Esther Kwak, Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Esther Kwak
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Take the first step to help. Call now - (512) 561-0014