Licensed to practice in California and accepts 29 insurances. Specializes in Addiction, Couples Counseling, Men's Issues and 2 more.
Georgette Esquivel-Chand
(she/her)
About me
I bring a culturally responsive lens to my practice, recognizing the profound impact of personal identity and lived experiences. My work focuses on helping couples communicate, addictions, men's issues, helping you develop self-love, improve communication, overcome anxiety and depression, and healing from past wounds. My practice is grounded in challenging yet supportive psychodynamic and psychoanalytical work. I like to challenge my clients but also meet them where they are at.
Get to know me
In our first session together, here's what you can expect
During our first session I will be speaking more than usual. I will be asking why you are interested in therapy and if you know what outcomes you would like. I like brainstorming together to better understand your needs and wants.
The biggest strengths that I bring into our sessions
I empathize with my clients, provide emotional support and I balance the sessions by using phrases that emphasize directness, transparency, and actionable feedback.
The clients I'm best positioned to serve
Do you feel "stuck" or "hopeless" in your relationship or recovery? I would like to share with you these are normal feelings and that there are ways to move forward from them. I have over seven years of experience specializing with couples, addictions, and men's mental health, with a specific focus on anger management and masculine identity. In addition, I have successfully worked with Clients struggling with anxiety, depression and children with selective mutism.
Specialties
Top specialties
Addiction
Couples Counseling
Men's Issues
Other specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Licensed in
California
Accepts
Aetna
Aetna - ASR Health Benefits
Aetna - Allied Benefits
Aetna - Luminare
Aetna - Moda
Aetna - WebTPA
Aetna – HealthEZ
Amerihealth NJ Medicare Advantage
Anthem
Blue Cross
Independence Administrators
Independence Blue Cross
Carelon Behavioral Health (Commercial)
Sutter Health Plan
IHSS Healthy Workers
Cash - $240 per session
Gold Coast Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Gold Coast Health Plan Total Care Advantage (HMO D-SNP)
Health Plan of San Joaquin/Mountain Valley Health Plan – Medi-Cal
L.A. Care PASC-SEIU
L.A. Care Covered
L.A. Care Covered Direct
L.A. Care Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
L.A. Care Medicare Plus (HMO D-SNP)
Partnership HealthPlan of California (Medi-Cal)
SFHP Care Plus (HMO D-SNP)
San Francisco Health Plan (Medi-Cal)
Santa Clara Family Health Plan - Medi-Cal
Scripps Health Plan
Location
Virtual
My treatment methods
Psychodynamic
I use Psychodynamic therapy approaches to explore unconscious conflicts, early attachment patterns, and defense mechanisms to resolve deep-seated relationship issues.
Acceptance and commitment (ACT)
I focus on using evidence-based addiction support. I focus on identifying negative patterns and building practical tools for long-term sobriety and relational stability.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
I utilize a non-pathologizing approach that views behaviors as protective strategies rather than character flaws.
EMDR
I specialize in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), a specialized, evidence-based therapy designed to help your brain heal itself. Together, we will use EMDR to process the root traumas driving your anxieties, anger, and addictive behaviors. You don't have to just 'manage' your symptoms anymore—we can work to clear them at the source so you can finally feel in control of your life.
1 rating with written reviews
May 21, 2026
I felt understood and she was really nice