Last edited 11/08/2024
Identifies As
She / Her / HersAsian-AmericanBIPOCSecond-gen immigrant
Get To Know Me
What would be important for someone to know about working with you?
Welcome! I am so glad you are here. I work with clients who are interested in knowing themselves more deeply and fully in order to build healthy relationships--within themselves and with others. The clients who would benefit the most from working with me are those who are ready to be curious about how past experiences have influenced the present and those who are committed to using that knowledge to create new experiences that are aligned with their values. It is also important to me that I know my clients deeply and fully. This includes knowing and celebrating all of your identities, cultural contexts, and other parts that come together to shape who you are!
What is your style/approach to therapy?
Using Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, my role in this collaborative work is to be a compassionate witness who supports you as you explore, reflect, and connect with parts of yourself that have been pushed away or ignored. Some experiences I often work with include anxiety, grief, and trauma. These parts of you can often be stuck in the same old beliefs or feel burdened by stories others have told you about yourself. They may cause you to experience emotions such as anger, sadness, or fear.
Through our work together, you can build new relationships with these parts and release these stories and beliefs, which allows for a greater experience of freedom, choice, and connection. I would be honored to join you in healing your relationship with yourself and your relationships with others.
In what ways do your life philosophy and treatment philosophy overlap?
Internal Family Systems is not simply a model of therapy for me. It is a practice that I integrate in my own life and with all parts of myself. I have experienced it as both a powerful and beautiful model of understanding ourselves and others. I believe that the change people want to see in their lives is rooted in connection. Ultimately, I see therapy as a space where one human can compassionately sit with and be connected to another human. IFS facilitates that space gently and intentionally which results in change that allows you to know yourself and move towards authenticity.
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Specialties
Specializes in
AnxietyRelationship IssuesLoss/GriefRace & Cultural IdentityTrauma
General Expertise
Work StressSelf-EsteemAttachment issuesIdentity developmentLife transitionsPremarital counselingSpirituality & religion based issuesBurnout
Treatment Approaches
Culturally Sensitive TherapyInternal Family Systems TherapyNarrative Therapy
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
ParentsYoung Adults (18-24)Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, 151190
Training/CertificationsIFS Level One Trained (2023)IFS Level Two Trained (2024)
Education
San Diego State University, Master of Science in Counseling, 2022
University of California, San Diego, Bachelor of Science, Psychology with a Specialization in Development, 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s not uncommon to have questions before starting therapy.
Esther Chau, LMFT, has answered a few of the questions they receive most often from new clients.
Is Esther Chau accepting new clients?
Yes, Esther Chau is accepting new clients for online therapy in California.
Does Esther Chau accept insurance?
No, Esther Chau does not accept insurance.
What types of therapy does Esther Chau offer?
Esther Chau offers therapy for individuals.
Does Esther Chau offer in-person appointments?
No, but people in California can book Esther Chau for virtual appointments (teletherapy).
Does Esther Chau offer online therapy?
Yes, Esther Chau offers online therapy via video sessions and phone sessions to people in California.
How quickly can I see Esther Chau?
Esther Chau typically can speak with new clients within 48 hours. You can see their current general office hours and request an appointment on their profile page.
What languages does Esther Chau speak?
Esther Chau conducts therapy sessions in English.
Can I book an appointment with Esther Chau online?
Yes, you can easily book an appointment with Esther Chau online using ChoosingTherapy.com’s directory.
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