she/her
Esme Ordonez
LMFT
Location
Virtual, California
Insurance Accepted
Aetna, Cigna/Evernorth, Anthem Blue Cross Of CA, Blue Shield of California
Communication Style
Action-oriented, Authentic, Empowering, Mindful, Warm
Focus areas
ADHD, Anger Issues, Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, Body Image, Burnout, Couples Therapy, Depression, Eating Disorders, Family Conflict, Family Therapy, IPV/DV, Life Transitions, OCD, Panic, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Pregnancy/Peripartum, Relationship Concerns, Self-Harm, Sexual Assault/Sexual Abuse, Stress, Trauma, Women's Issues
Experienced with
Parents, Immigrants, Neurodivergence, Students
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
Therapy style
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.
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
Education
MA - Forensic Psychology, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
Interests
Spending time with my family, being outdoors, and community work.