What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
“She has been very friendly, professional, and holistic in approach. She listens openly to what I have to say and provide feedback right away. I feel comfortable with opening up to her.”
More than 1 year ago
“She has been very friendly, professional, and holistic in approach. She listens openly to what I have to say and provide feedback right away. I feel comfortable with opening up to her.”
More than 1 year ago
About Esther Kwak
Focus areas
Adolescent / Teen Issues
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Stress Management
Anger Management
Family Therapy/ Marriage Therapy
Work-Related Counseling
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Relationship Struggles
Clientele seen
Teenagers (13-17)
Families
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Treatment approaches
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Multicultural
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleFaith
ChristianEthnicity
Asian
Languages spoken
English, Korean
Getting to know Esther Kwak
Hi, I'm Esther.
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a Master’s in Social Work from the University of Houston and a Certified Daring Way Facilitator.
To me, therapy is like writing a story. It is a process that involves brainstorming, creating drafts, and making revisions until your story feels whole and complete. Imagine you are the writer. You have all the pieces of your story within you already. Think of your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors as those pieces. Sometimes, they don’t make any sense, it’s overwhelming, and you don’t know where to begin. That’s where I come in. I view my role as someone who is with you to guide you through the process and help organize those very thoughts, feelings, and behaviors with you. During our time together, it is my hope that you obtain the right tools and skills to ultimately write your story on your own.
Your story may include experiencing cycles of depression, anxiety, grief, past trauma, struggles of worthiness and belonging, the complexities of being a part of an immigrant family, generational trauma, a combination of these things, or perhaps something entirely different. Everyone's mental health journey is different. I’m here to meet you where you are.
I also want to acknowledge how scary it can be when taking a leap of faith into a new therapeutic journey. It takes a lot of courage. More than anything, it’s important to me that you feel safe and the stories you share are handled with utmost care.
What should a new client know about working with you?
In our first session, I want to get to know you more, learn about what brought you here, and what you would ultimately want to gain during our time together. We can then discuss what approach might best fit your needs and come up with a plan together. If along the way we need to change course, that's okay. Life happens and it's all part of the journey. While it typically takes more than one session to truly get to know someone, I hope you will ultimately feel safe, comfortable, and heard throughout our time together.
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More information on payments and coverage
Payment is due after each session and will be charged with your card on file for any portion of patient responsibility. Receipts will be provided at the time of the charge. This typically takes place 2-4 weeks after the session, once your insurance has had a chance to process the claim. We try our best to verify eligibility, but it is ultimately your responsibility to check coverage and out-of-pocket costs for services. For out-of-network visits, you will be billed at the provider’s self-pay rate, and we can provide an invoice for you to submit to your insurance for potential out-of-network reimbursement based on your plan’s benefits.
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of Houston, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1275223620
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
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She has been very friendly, professional, and holistic in approach. She listens openly to what I have to say and provide feedback right away. I feel comfortable with opening up to her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
She has been very friendly, professional, and holistic in approach. She listens openly to what I have to say and provide feedback right away. I feel comfortable with opening up to her.
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
More than 1 year agoInitials hiddenSource: Partner
How soon can I make an appointment with Esther Kwak?
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Is Esther Kwak accepting new patients?
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Does Esther Kwak accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Esther Kwak online?
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What practice does Esther Kwak work with?
Esther Kwak works with Grow Therapy.
What are common reasons for patients to see Esther Kwak?
Esther Kwak frequently sees patients for Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Sleep Problems, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Esther Kwak on their profile.
What languages does Esther Kwak speak?
Esther Kwak speaks English and Korean.