Anai Esteban, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Anai!

I use evidence-based approaches combined with a highly conversational and collaborative style to guide you towards making connections from past experiences to your current state of being.

My focus

I work with adults who are experiencing anxiety, depression, and/or trauma and who are having difficulty navigating the emotions and thoughts that stem from these experiences.

My approach

I use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing techniques to encourage exploration of past and current experiences, make connections using the cognitive triangle (thoughts, emotions, and behaviors) , process, and identify healthy coping skills to implement.

My communication style

My priority in our sessions will be to be clear and direct on information, use reflective listening to convey understanding, provide validation, and learn from you as well.

My journey to mental healthcare

My journey to becoming a provider began with my interest in human behavior, thoughts, and feelings, how they all interconnect due to past experiences, and especially with childhood, culture, and environment.

My goals for you

We will collaborate on goal setting, and I will encourage you to share feedback on sessions. We will adapt as needed to ensure your therapeutic goals and needs are being met.

Our first session

Our first session will be focused on getting to know each other, building rapport, reflecting on past therapy experience (if applicable), your thoughts towards therapy, and providing you with a preliminary overview of what your treatment plan will be. I look forward to working with you!

I identify as...

Female
Hispanic or Latinx

Expertise

Specialties

Pregnancy, Prenatal, Postpartum

Racial Identity

Self Esteem

Women's Issues

+ 16 more

Treatment approaches

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Motivational Interviewing

Trauma Focused

+ 3 more

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

+ 1 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo (Cigna)
Ascension-SmartHealth

+ 17 more

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) in Children, Youth, and Family from University of Southern California.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Anai Esteban