About Esther
Esther Olajide is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in California with six years of professional experience. She focuses on helping people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, low self-esteem, and career challenges. Esther aims to make beginning therapy easier for those who feel unsure about taking that first step.
She creates a calm, nonjudgmental space where clients can say what is on their minds. Conversations are practical and straightforward, focused on what is happening now and what the client wants to change.
Background and approach
Esther listens closely and helps people name their worries and priorities. Her work often looks at how daily routines, self-talk, and decision-making affect mood and confidence. Together with a client she might try small changes to build momentum and reduce anxious reactions.
Sessions can include goal setting, exploring career options, or practicing new communication habits. Esther supports people who want more clarity about life purpose, stronger self-love, or better workplace motivation. She also helps with communication problems that interfere with relationships or job performance.
The tone in sessions is encouraging and practical, with an emphasis on realistic steps. If someone is nervous about starting therapy, Esther acknowledges that courage and works to make each step manageable. She guides clients through scheduling and matching so the process feels straightforward and doable.
How Esther Uses Practical Techniques Online
Esther uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques focused on what helps most for anxiety and confidence. One common approach she uses is behavioral planning - identifying small changes in daily routines and practicing them to reduce stress and build coping skills. This helps people test new habits and see real differences over weeks.Another approach centers on improving self-talk and self-love through conversational techniques that challenge negative beliefs and encourage kinder internal messages. This work often pairs reflection with concrete exercises to strengthen self-esteem and decision-making. Both approaches aim at clear goals and measurable steps rather than abstract discussion.
Choosing which method to use is a team effort. Esther works collaboratively to decide which techniques fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences. She adjusts the approach as progress is made so the plan stays useful and realistic.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let conversations feel close to an in-person session, while phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited or a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging are useful for brief updates, practicing new skills between sessions, or keeping work-life interruptions to a minimum. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life.
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What this therapist works with
Most often
- Stress, Anxiety
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
Also listed
- Experience
- 6 years
- Licensed
- California
- Languages
- English
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