Esther Carletello
Trauma, Anxiety, PTSD, and Grief Therapy—Helping You Feel Safe, Empowered, and in Control Again When you've experienced trauma, it can feel like your mind and body are constantly on alert, making it difficult to trust yourself, connect with others, or find peace in everyday life. You may struggle with anxiety, overwhelming emotions, intrusive memories, grief, self-doubt, or feeling stuck in survival mode. Healing is possible, and you do not have to navigate it alone.
I’ve supported people in schools, ABA centers, public programs, and private practice, giving me a broad perspective on human growth and change.
I specialize in helping individuals recover from trauma, PTSD, anxiety, childhood wounds, grief, and difficult life experiences. Using a compassionate, trauma-informed approach, I provide a safe and supportive space where you can process painful experiences without judgment, develop practical coping skills, and build greater emotional resilience. Together, we will work to help you feel more grounded, strengthen your confidence, improve your relationships, and create a life that feels more balanced, meaningful, and aligned with your values. My goal is not only to help you manage symptoms but to support lasting healing and personal growth.
First session
In our first session, we’ll get to know each other, review how therapy works, and discuss what brought you here. Together, we’ll explore your strengths and challenges and set personalized goals to guide our work.
Strengths
What makes my approach different is that I take the time to get to know you and your story. I believe everyone deserves a safe place where they can feel heard, supported, and respected. I understand that hard experiences can affect how we think, feel, and handle daily life. Together, we will work at a pace that feels comfortable for you. I will help you learn tools to manage stress, build confidence, and handle life's challenges. My goal is to help you feel stronger, more in control, and hopeful about the future.
Treatment methods
Trauma Informed Care
I use a personalized, trauma-informed approach, recognizing how trauma affects the nervous system, memory, and sense of safety. I help you safely process traumatic experiences at a pace that feels manageable, reducing distress from intrusive memories, triggers, and avoidance. Together, we'll identify patterns that keep you feeling stuck and develop practical tools to help you feel more grounded and in control. We focus on building skills in emotional regulation, grounding, and mindfulness to increase your sense of control and connection to the present. Therapy provides a compassionate, nonjudgmental space to rebuild trust, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with your authentic self while fostering healthier patterns in relationships and daily life.
Location
Virtual sessions
Identifies as
Hispanic / Latinx
Woman
Top specialties
Anxiety
Depression
Trauma and PTSD
Other specialties
ADHD
Child or Adolescent
Coping Skills
Grief
Postpartum
School Issues
Self Esteem
Women's Issues
Licensed in
CaliforniaLicense 153706