The Way to Well Being

Therapy & Counseling Services

Behind the Name

The word esse, pronounced like the letter ‘s’ means, well-being. Our mission is to provide compassionate, individualized mental health care that promotes healing and growth. Whether you're seeking support for yourself or your loved ones, we are here to guide you on your avenue to well-being.

Specializing in Care for Communities

Our passion is helping communities thrive by addressing the mental health needs of children, adolescents, young adults, and their families. Through our trauma-informed and evidence-based approach, we aim to foster long-term well-being.

Our Services

  • Individual Therapy

    Individual psychotherapy is provided in a one-on-one context between a trained mental health professional and the client. Sessions are typically 45 minutes in length; however, longer sessions may be available upon request and/or as needed.

  • Family Therapy

    Family sessions may be provided upon request or as needed as part of best practices for treatment of a child or adolescent.

Crisis Hotlines

If you are in a crisis and need immediate support, here are some resources available to you.

About Dr. Sonya Young

Sonya Young, Psy.D. is a licensed clinical psychologist (PSY 34909) in California who specializes in working with children, adolescents, and young adults. Dr. Young has experience in addressing a wide variety of mental health concerns, including trauma, anxiety, depression, obsessions and compulsions, grief, spiritual concerns, and self-harm behaviors.

Her collaborative therapeutic approach integrates several evidence-based modalities including:

  • Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

  • Mindfulness-Based Practices

  • Gestalt Therapy

Dr. Young personalizes every treatment plan, ensuring that therapy meets the unique needs of each individual.

Pricing & Information

$200.00 per 45-minute session

Sliding scales may be provided upon request.

We are not currently accepting insurance, but we can provide a superbill for potential insurance reimbursement.

Currently accepting new clients.