Esther Kennedy, LCSW

California · 35 years in practice

Esther Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years in behavioral health.

License and registration

LCSW, California: 12912 · expires December 2026
NPI: 1326237108 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 35
Languages: English

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About Esther

Esther Kennedy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 35 years in behavioral health. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, and challenges such as parenting, relationship strain, career stress, anger, and ADHD. Her plain goal is to help people find steadier footing and clearer choices in daily life.

Esther draws on several approaches when meeting someone new. She uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to look at how feelings shape connections and to help people respond to strong emotions more constructively.

Background and approach

She also brings Client-Centered techniques that make room for the client’s perspective, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. Her history includes outpatient therapy, individual and group work, and psycho-social assessments. Esther has provided crisis intervention, case management, and support for social-emotional development across many settings.

That range informs how she tailors sessions to practical needs rather than one fixed method. In sessions she emphasizes a warm, non-judgmental stance and culturally aware listening. She uses elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and other tools when they fit a person's goals.

The work typically focuses on real-life skills for coping, managing emotions, and improving relationships. Esther encourages a collaborative pace. She helps people set clear goals, tries different strategies, and adjusts work based on what actually helps day to day.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Esther lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
ADHD

Approaches Esther names

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Online support

How Esther’s Approaches Work Online

Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) helps people notice and name their feelings and understand how those feelings affect close relationships. It can be useful when strong emotions lead to repeated conflict or withdrawal. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s own goals and experience, giving space for their perspective and pacing the work at a comfortable rate. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and offers concrete exercises to change unhelpful patterns.

Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. She will try things, check how they land, and adjust the plan based on what helps in daily life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to meet. Video calls let people use visual cues and work more deeply in a session. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or a camera is not wanted. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, between-session reflection, and follow-up when a full session isn’t needed. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, parenting, or travel schedules while working with licensed professionals and therapists who use these approaches.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does Esther help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, self-esteem issues, parenting and family concerns, relationship problems, anger, career stress, and ADHD.

How would you describe her therapy style?

Her style is warm and non-judgmental with cultural sensitivity. She listens empathically and combines emotion-focused work with practical skills-building.

What is her professional background?

She has 35 years of experience in behavioral health, including outpatient therapy, individual and group sessions, assessments, crisis intervention, and case management.

What credentials and location are listed?

She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential - LCSW - and practices in California.

In which languages are sessions offered?

Sessions are offered in English and international clients are not currently accepted.

What session formats does she use?

Sessions can take place by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.

How does pricing work for sessions?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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