Ben Esch
He/Him/His
Masters in Marriage and Family Therapy Associate Marriage and Family Therapist, AMFT
California
Accepting Online
Pasadena
Accepting In-person
Updated April 11, 2023
Ben Esch
Zencare Vetted
Specialties & Expertise
- Anxiety
- Life transitions
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- Relationship issues
- Creative blocks & writer's block
Professional statement
Ben Esch is a therapist who specializes in working with senior citizens, childhood anxiety and OCD (both working with children as well as their parents), couples therapy, and creative challenges.
Ben utilizes a strengths-based, solution-focused, and research-informed approach to his work, which emphasizes the healing power of the therapeutic relationship. Ben works with individuals, couples, families, and groups.
In addition to earning his MMFT at Phillips Graduate University, and training at the California Family Counseling Center, Ben has pursued further education through training in Brainspotting (Level 1), Gottman method (level 1), Prepare-Enrich (certified facilitator), and Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions (SPACE) by Dr. Eli Lebowitz from the Yale Child Study Center. Prior to becoming a therapist, Ben was a published author and journalist.
Ben sees clients in-person in Pasadena (in The Florence building on Colorado Boulevard), and throughout the state of California on telehealth.
AMFT #133743
Supervised by Nick Bognar, LMFT #99915
Specialties
Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)
Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress
Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support
Premarital counseling - Providing a safe and neutral environment for couples to explore expectations and prepare for the rewards and challenges of marriage
Relationship issues - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating
Creative blocks & writer's block - Setting goals and creating road maps to move beyond perfectionism, procrastination, and self-doubt; building self-awareness and skills to accomplish goals and fuel creativity
General expertise
Treatment approaches
Clientele
- Adults (24+)
- Children (<12)
- Couples
- Families
- Parents
- Seniors (65+)
- Teenagers (13-18)
- Young adults (18-24)
Insurance
Ben Esch is not in-network with any insurances.
Read about the benefits of seeing an out-of-network provider here.
Out-of-pocket fees
- Individual sessions: $150 (50min)
Additional session information
Out-of-network billing options
This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:
Payment options
- Credit Card
- Debit Card
Session frequency
Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.
- Weekly
- Every other week
Therapist's note
I offer a free consultation session on the phone or Zoom prior to starting therapy to see if we're a good fit to work together, or if I can refer you to one of my trusted colleagues.
Location(s)
Online Sessions (California)
Accepting new clients online
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 11 AM-5 PM
- Tue 11 AM-8 PM
- Wed 11 AM-5 PM
- Thu 11-AM-8 PM
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun 8 PM-11 PM
Pasadena practice
766 E Colorado Blvd,
Suite 108,
Pasadena, California 91101
Accepting new clients in-person
Currently Available Times
- Morning (Before 10am)
- Daytime (10am - 1pm)
- Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
- Evening (After 5pm)
- Weekends
Regular Hours
- Mon 11 AM-5 PM
- Tue 11 AM-8PM
- Wed 11 AM-5 PM
- Thu 11 AM-8 PM
- Fri Closed
- Sat Closed
- Sun Closed
Work and Education
Years of Experience: 1 year
Brainspotting, Level 1, 2023
SPACE, Training, 2023
Gottman Method, Level 1, 2022
Phillips Graduate University, MMFT, 2022
Prepare-Enrich , Facilitator, 2021
UC Berkeley, BA, 2005
Licensure
California: 133743
Languages
English
Therapy Groups
Online Class for Parents of Children with Anxiety Problems
Is your child struggling with anxiety? Our online SPACE (Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions) class can help! Learn new, research-backed methods to support your child in a non-judgmental environment. Led by a SPACE-trained clinician.