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Esme OrdonezLMFT
High satisfaction rate with clients
Nice to meet you
My practice is deeply rooted in compassion and empathy, and I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families grappling with various challenges such as trauma, anxiety, panic disorder, OCD, depression, and eating disorders. Central to my approach is the integration of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). These proven techniques offer practical tools for managing difficult emotions, challenging negative thought patterns, and cultivating mindfulness and self-compassion. I also incorporate elements of humanistic and existential approaches.
About Esme
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Centivo, Blue Shield of California, Anthem / Out of State BlueCard, Cigna Healthcare/Evernorth, Aetna, Out-of-pocket
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Empowering, Mindful, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Couples Therapy (2+ adults in session), Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict (1 adult in session), Family Therapy (2+ adults in session), Individual Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Pregnancy/Peripartum/Infertility, Relationship Concerns (1 adult in session), Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Parents, Students
Years of Experience
2+
My practice is deeply rooted in compassion and empathy, and I specialize in supporting individuals, couples, and families grappling with various challenges.
License number
#146131
Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Exposure and Response Prevention Therapy (ERP or EXRP)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Harm Reduction
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Mindfulness-based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Psychodynamic
- Relational
- Solution-Focused
- Strengths-Based
Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
Education
MA - Forensic Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Interests
Spending time with my family, being outdoors, and community work.
License details
Esme Ordonez,
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
#146131 (exp April 2028)