About me

Hello and welcome to taking the first steps to changing your life situation. My name is Esther Kennedy and I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW. I have been in the field of behavior health for over 30 years. My direct services have been providing support to adults, children and adolescences.

I have worked as a school based counselor providing outpatient counseling to children with special needs including; ADHD, ASD, ODD, Regulation Disorders, Conduct Disorder, anxiety, depression, Adjustment Disorders, anger/aggression, trauma induced issues, suicidal thoughts and behaviors/self-mutilation and social and emotional challenges.

My counseling approach when working with children and youth combines problem solving, self-regulation tools, anger management, social and emotional strategies, trauma informed treatment, Client Center Therapy, Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and a Faith-Based Counseling approach. I work closely with the family to build trust between the youth and individuals that influence their lives.

I take pride in my style of a non-judgmental attitude, culture sensitivity, being warm and caring, an empathetic listener and responding empathetically to helping you to resolve your issues. Conducting these skills is vitally important when working with children, particularly adolescents.
If you want to experience more effective ways of coping with life stressors please consider partnering with me to achieve your desired goals.

Specialties

  • Stress, Anxiety
  • Trauma, Abuse
  • Self esteem, Motivation
  • Depression
  • Coping with life changes
Also experienced in:
Relationship issues , Family conflicts , Parenting issues , Anger management , Career difficulties , ADHD

Clinical approaches:
Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy

Years of Experience: 35

Services offered


  • Messaging

  • Live Chat

  • Phone

  • Video

Licensing

CA LCSW 12912

Reviews

These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Esther Kennedy. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with Teen Counseling might be different.

Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd

Esther is the best therapist I’ve ever had. She listens intently, always respects my perspectives and always makes me feel seen and heard. I always feel lighter after a session with her. She gives excellent guidance when asked and keeps me at the center of each conversation. She keeps me on track when I go off on tangents in the most respectful way, I never feel dismissed. She is there for all the highs and lows, never missing a beat. Highly highly recommend Esther!

Written on Apr 14, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and anger management

Esther has been very supportive to me over the last 4 months. She is very caring, non judgemental and listens to what my needs and concerns are. ❤️

Written on Apr 10, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem

I’ve been with Esther a little over 6 months now and she has helped me significantly with my thinking patterns. Esther really listens and then helps me work through my problems and she is extremely patient.

Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks

She is good and my daughter went well with her!

Written on Jan 27, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd

Easter Kennedy is a very supportive counselor. She is one who truly listens and reaches out with clear and concise recommendations regarding my life struggles. She’s also respectful to my life stories/testimonies. Loving her biblical references that harmonizes well with this healing process that I’m in. Her prayers are effective. And you can tell she cares about you when she’s speaking with you. Thank you so much for all the helpful progress I’ve made and will make together ma’am.

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