Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Verified by Psychology Today Verified by Psychology Today

7 Endorsed

766 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91101

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Chronic pain. Depression. Anxiety. Failing relationships. Trauma. If you are experiencing any of these conditions, you know exactly how devastating they can be for your life, your relationships, and your happiness. If you recognize yourself in any of those words, I want you to know that you're not alone in these struggles…and talking to a therapist can help.

My goal is to develop a safe and secure therapeutic relationship where we can address your challenges, process your traumas, and help you feel better. But our work won't just focus on what’s “wrong” in your life; we will also identify meaningful goals, and means of improving your relationships with others, and (most importantly) yourself.

Through a client-centered and trauma-informed lens, I work with people experiencing trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship distress. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I am certified in pain reprocessing therapy, psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy, and trained in Brainspotting and Gottman Method for couples therapy (Level 2).

Call or Email Ben Esch now for a free 15 minute consultation - (626) 784-7286

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nick Bognar Therapy

766 East Colorado Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 784-7286

Southern California Therapy Collective

200 East Del Mar Boulevard

Suite 160

Pasadena, CA 91105

I see clients in-person in Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

I specialize in Chronic Pain, Depression and Trauma and PTSD

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Let's Connect (626) 784-7286

My Practice at a Glance

Available both in-person and online

Nick Bognar Therapy

766 East Colorado Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 784-7286

Southern California Therapy Collective

200 East Del Mar Boulevard

Suite 160

Pasadena, CA 91105

I see clients in-person in Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

I specialize in Chronic Pain, Depression and Trauma and PTSD

$175 Per Session

I see individuals, couples and groups

Please watch my video to learn more about me and my practice.

Finances

Fees

Individual Sessions $175
Couple Sessions $350

My couples therapy rate is based on a 90 minute session.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

My couples therapy rate is based on a 90 minute session.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Qualifications

Verified by Psychology Today Prelicense by State of California / 133743 Supervised by Nick Bognar (California / 99915) Ben Esch
In Practice for 3 Years
Certificate from Cerfitied Psychedelic Assisted Therapist from the Integrative Psychiatry Institute 2024
Certificate from Certified Pain Reprocessing Therapist from the Pain Psychology Center 2024
Attended Philips Graduate University, MA, Graduated 2022

For Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, I am supervised by Lisa Bohacek, LMFT 124029

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

For Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, I am supervised by Lisa Bohacek, LMFT 124029

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Specialties and Expertise

Top Specialties

Chronic Pain
Depression
Trauma and PTSD

Expertise

Addiction
Anxiety
ARFID
Failure to Launch
Family Conflict
Geriatric and Seniors
Infidelity
Life Transitions
Marital and Premarital
Men's Issues
Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD)
Parenting
Relationship Issues
Self Esteem
Stress
Substance Use

I specialize in working with people experiencing chronic pain, and the many issues that go along with it, such as depression, anxiety, trauma, addiction, and relationship issues. Speaking as someone who has both experienced and recovered from chronic pain, I know just how emotionally devastating it can be, and how much therapy can help.

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

7 Endorsements

Lisa Dalesandro

Marriage & Family Therapist, MA

Ben is a caring, intuitive, and highly competent clinician. His ability to really listen and tune-in to his clients is amazing. I trust his judgement and value his input. After years of working together, I would strongly recommend him as a therapist.

Cynthia Greenburg-Dunlop

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Ben is a kind, empathic warm presence. An old soul who's highly trained. Whether for children with anxiety, couples seeking to enrich their connection, or seniors dealing with transitions, loss, or ageism, Ben is a highly competent, caring choice.

Phil Stark

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

Ben has a keen ability to listen and provide thoughtful guidance that truly helps clients gain new perspectives on their lives. He has a gentle and compassionate approach, and his clients always feel seen, heard, and understood.

Lindsay Cohen-Weingarten

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT

Ben is a compassionate therapist who offers thoughtful insight to his clients. He does excellent work with seniors, parents of children who are anxious, couples, and creatives. He has a special way about him that makes his clients feel safe and cared for.

Carissa Lataillade

Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT

As a former Co-therapist, working with Ben was a pleasure! Ben's personable and authentic connection when working with clients is amazing! If you are looking for an attentive therapist who uses a strengths based CBT approach, look no further!

Rebecca Sills Nudel

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Ben and I have had the opportunity to work together on numerous cases over the past two years. Ben is kind, caring, professional, and knowledgeable. His commitment to his clients is evident in the rapport he builds with them. I highly recommend him.

Malia Reynolds

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA

Ben is an attentive and curious clinician. He is very skillful in offering his client's thoughtful guidance and perspective in such a way that makes his client's feel understood and safe.

Client Focus

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Age

Children (6 to 10) ,

Preteen ,

Teen ,

Adults ,

Elders (65+)

Participants

Individuals ,

Couples ,

Group

Treatment Approach

Types of Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Brainspotting
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Gottman Method
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Ketamine-Assisted
Person-Centered
Rational Emotive Behavior (REBT)
Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
SPACE
Strength-Based

I utilize many different theories and interventions, but my work is largely guided by Pain Reprocessing Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and Brainspotting. Additionally, I underwent a year-long certification in psychedelic therapy, and provide ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Call or Email me for a free 15 minute consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

Location

Primary Location

Nick Bognar Therapy

766 East Colorado Boulevard

Pasadena, CA 91101

(626) 784-7286

Email me

My website

Additional Location

Southern California Therapy Collective

200 East Del Mar Boulevard

Suite 160

Pasadena, CA 91105

(626) 784-7286

Nearby Areas

Cities

Counties

Zips

Neighborhoods

South

I see clients in-person in Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT

I see clients in-person in Pasadena, and throughout the state of California on telehealth.

Call for a free consultation now - (626) 784-7286

Ben Esch

Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, AMFT