Mx. Esther Espeland, LCPC

Relationships are opportunities for growth and exploration and yet can be the source of some of our most painful hurts and losses. Therapy itself is a relationship, and I aim to build one with clients that is caring, non judgmental, and human. I help people who often feel like they're "too much" or "not enough" better understand themselves and connect with others. I see my role as supporting you in taking risks, sitting with pain, and coping with what we cannot control.

I work with people who have complex histories of being othered, are breaking generational cycles, or are burnt out living in an unjust world. Informed by restorative justice and liberation psychology frameworks, I help clients explore the impacts of formative relationships, societal systems, and their cultural contexts. I love supporting queer and trans people, artists, caregivers, organizers, and helpers and I am kink, nonmonogamy, and sex work affirming.

In couples/relationship therapy, I help partners navigate relationship transitions, explore sex and intimacy, and understand cultural differences. I'm trained in Emotionally Focused Therapy, which is useful in disrupting cycles of disconnection and strengthening trust between you and your partner.

Therapy is hard work but can be joyful and pleasurable. If you're interested in working together, please reach out.