Ian Esmay (he/him/his)

The three core principles of person-centered therapy are the crux of which I base my practice. Being genuine, being non-judgmental, and being positive. Without a solid relationship between the therapist and client, based on these ideals, no real progress can be made in counseling. It is the relationship that heals.

What drives us? Existential therapy says that we have four major "existential concerns" in our lives. Facing death, finding meaning, avoiding isolation, and having autonomy. If we can figure out which of these we are neglecting or not connecting with, we can go deeper into our inner selves and continue to heal and have the life we desire.

CBT is the core of the techniques that treat anxiety and depression. It posits that we have to target our behaviors and our cognitive (thought) distortions and challenge them in order to feel differently. The idea has been researched more than any other counseling intervention and has shown to be very effective.

Suffering is inevitable, and that really sucks. Sometimes you feel like nothing will ever get better, everything is your fault, and if you ever show your true self to the world, everyone will reject you. Deep down, you just want to be accepted for who you are. Through therapy, you can stop numbing and accept your true self.

Facing your fears takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through counseling, we can learn where these negative thoughts come from and why they impact you so deeply and profoundly, and start to find healthier perspectives to get back to the life you miss and love.

Facing your fears takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through counseling, we can learn where these negative thoughts come from and why they impact you so deeply and profoundly, and start to find healthier perspectives to get back to the life you miss and love.

The world is a very scary place right now, but especially for marginalized communities. I want to help you realize you don’t have to make yourself small or change who you are in order to be accepted and happy. In fact, by giving you a welcome and safe place to be your genuine self, you can work towards growth and self-realization.

Facing your fears takes courage, but you don’t have to do it alone. Through counseling, we can learn where these negative thoughts come from and why they impact you so deeply and profoundly, and start to find healthier perspectives to get back to the life you miss and love.

Suffering is inevitable, and that really sucks. Sometimes you feel like nothing will ever get better, everything is your fault, and if you ever show your true self to the world, everyone will reject you. Deep down, you just want to be accepted for who you are. Through therapy, you can stop numbing and accept your true self.