My name is Esther Loera and I am a LCSW in California. I obtained my MSW at CSUMB with an emphasis in children, youth and families. I have been practicing mental health for almost 10 years in Monterey County. My experience is working with older teens and adults for a variety of reason from anxiety, depression, co-parenting, family conflict, relationship concerns, severe mental health concerns, trauma, abuse and addictions.
My therapy style is warm, non- judgmental and direct. Although, I identify as a Christian my practice with others has and will always be respectful of other’s people’s background, spiritual beliefs and perspective. I encourage you to share your thoughts and feelings about your experiences without fear or judgement. I utilize an eclectic approach to therapy including, behavioral, holistic, CBT, brief solution focused therapy, mindfulness and motivational interviewing.
It is important to acknowledge that struggles can get real, real fast. Having a neutral person to talk to outside of your immediate circle can be helpful and provide you with that extra layer of privacy and creating a safe space to process concerns. Healing is possible and I would be grateful to support you in creating a fulfilling and meaningful life.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Relationship issues, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Abandonment, Attachment issues, BDSM, Kink, Alternative Sex Culture, Blended Family Issues, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family Problems, First Responder Issues, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Polyamory / Nonmonogamous Relationships, Postpartum Depression, Post-traumatic stress, Pregnancy and childbirth, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Existential Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LCSW 92484
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Amazing counselor. Thorough Listener and very easy to talk too!
Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, anger management, and coping with life changes
a good listener. kind and respectful.
Written on Mar 02, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and self esteem