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LMFT, LPCC

Georgette Esquivel-Chand, LMFT, LPCC

  • Experience6 years
  • LocationCalifornia
  • Focus areasStress and Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, and Anger
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Spanish
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About Georgette

Georgette Esquivel-Chand is a California-licensed therapist who supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, anger, and self-esteem struggles. She draws on six years of clinical experience to offer attentive, culturally responsive care in both English and Spanish.

Background and approach

Georgette emphasizes understanding each person’s history and identity while helping them build practical skills for managing emotional pain and improving communication. Her work integrates Internal Family Systems, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and psychodynamic perspectives to explore patterns, internal conflicts, and underlying needs.

Georgette aims to help clients heal from past wounds, strengthen resilience, and find clearer ways to act in line with their values. She offers services remotely for clients in California and frames therapy as a collaborative process focused on growth and tangible coping strategies.

Working with Parts, Values, and Personal History Online

Georgette uses Internal Family Systems to help clients identify and dialog with the different parts of themselves, making it easier to understand inner conflicts and soften protective reactions. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is used to clarify values and develop practical steps to live in alignment with what matters most while learning new ways to respond to difficult thoughts and feelings. Psychodynamic approaches explore the patterns and attachments that shape present-day emotions and relationships, offering insight into repeating dynamics.

Choosing the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey and is handled collaboratively. The therapist and client will consider symptoms, goals, and personal preferences together to determine which combination of methods feels most helpful and to adjust the plan as work progresses.

Online therapy offers flexibility for people managing busy schedules, health issues, or geographic limits. Video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging allow for regular contact and different ways to engage with therapy, making it easier to practice new skills between sessions and maintain continuity of care with licensed professionals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does she work with?
She addresses a range of issues including stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, anger, self esteem, and depression, plus related areas such as abandonment, attachment issues, chronic pain and illness, and substance concerns.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Her style blends insight-oriented psychodynamic work with experiential and values-based techniques, using approaches that explore internal parts, patterns, and practical coping strategies.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has six years of professional experience providing therapy to clients in California and brings that background to her remote practice.
What credentials and licensing does she hold?
She is licensed in California as an LMFT and an LPCC, with license numbers CA LMFT 138147 and CA LPCC 16596.
Which languages can sessions be conducted in?
Sessions are available in English and Spanish to accommodate bilingual clients.
What session formats are offered?
She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different preferences and schedules.
How are costs and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyTrauma and abuseAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAging and geriatric issuesAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsDissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionGuilt and shameImpulsivityInfidelityIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthPrejudice and discriminationSelf-harmSelf-loveSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Psychodynamic TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

6+ years

Licensed

California, California

Languages

English, Spanish