Emma Eskander, LMFT — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Emma!

I take a collaborative, person-centered approach to therapy, and I enjoy working with teens and adults. My focus areas include anxiety, OCD, depression, neurodivergence, and trauma-related issues.

My focus

I work with teens and adults dealing with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma-related challenges. I also love working with neurodivergent clients, including those with Autism, ADHD, and HSP.

My approach

I use evidence-based treatments including Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Exposure and Response Prevention. All clients are unique and therapy is not one-size-fits-all! I take a person-centered and collaborative approach, leveraging your strengths and interests to help bring about the change you are looking for.

My communication style

I am trauma-informed in my work with all clients. This means I am respectful of your viewpoints and preferences, communicative about next steps and recommendations, and regularly check in to solicit consent and gauge whether I am aligning with your needs. I am curious and warm, and also like to bring humor into therapy when appropriate.

My journey to mental healthcare

I became a therapist because I love working with people and hearing their stories. It is such amazing work, and I feel so honored when clients share about themselves with me.

My goals for you

I take a collaborative approach to goal setting: therapy is for you, so we should focus on what is important to you. We will have conversations to explore your priorities and values and develop goals based on what matters to you.

Our first session

During the first session, we will review the context of therapy and generally provide space for orienting to therapy. There will be time for any questions you have, and we will begin to explore your story and what has been going on for you.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Christian

Expertise

Specialties

Anxiety

Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)

Trauma and PTSD

+ 3 more

Treatment approaches

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)

EMDR

Exposure Response Prevention

Attachment-based

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Internal Family Systems (IFS)

Interpersonal

+ 7 more

Focus populations

First Gen American/Immigrant Parents

LGBTQIA+

+ 2 more

Therapy types

Individual Therapy

Ages served

Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
All Savers
Allegiance
Allied
Anthem

+ 56 more

Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Science (MS) in Marriage and Family Therapy from Fuller Theological Seminary.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Emma Eskander