Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Esther Kennedy, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Trauma
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 12912
- NPI
- 1326237108
- Experience
- 35 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Esther supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness skills
- Practical coping steps
About Esther
Esther Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 35 years of experience. She helps people who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, relationship and parenting concerns, trauma and anger. Her work is practical and focused on everyday problems that interfere with family life, work, and wellbeing.
Esther draws on several well-known therapeutic approaches to guide sessions. She uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a trusting working relationship and Mindfulness to help people notice and manage strong feelings. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot unhelpful thinking and change unhelpful responses. She also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy where they fit the situation.
Her background includes many years delivering outpatient services, individual and group work, psychosocial assessments, crisis intervention, case management, and advocacy. She has experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in behavioral health settings and has supported people with substance misuse and adaptive life skills needs.
Sessions focus on clear, practical steps clients can use between meetings. Esther helps people set goals, try new coping skills, and track what works. She aims for direct, straightforward conversations about problems and next steps.
To begin, people are invited to complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session. The matching process helps clarify goals and practical concerns before the initial meeting.
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How Esther Uses Therapies Online
Esther commonly blends Client-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her work. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on a respectful, listening approach that helps people talk through what matters most. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and offers concrete practice to change unhelpful patterns.She also uses Mindfulness techniques to help people notice strong emotions and respond more calmly. Mindfulness can be useful for anxiety, anger, and stress because it trains attention and breathing skills that reduce reactivity.
Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Esther works with each person to identify goals, try techniques, and adjust what they do together. Treatment plans are shaped by the client’s needs, practical constraints, and what proves helpful in early sessions.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online work helpful because it can fit into a busy day, reduce travel time, and make short check-ins easier to schedule. Online sessions also allow practicing skills between meetings in everyday settings, which can speed learning and make techniques more practical.
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Experience
35+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, anger, parenting and relationship issues, career concerns, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a mix of Client-Centered Therapy, CBT, DBT, EFT, Mindfulness, and Motivational Interviewing to address practical problems and emotional regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 35 years of experience working in behavioral health settings including outpatient care, group work, and crisis intervention.
Is she licensed and where?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in California.
In what language are sessions offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers