Ben Esch, AMFT

A therapist specializing in chronic pain, treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and psychedelic-assisted therapy.

In-person sessions available in Pasadena, California.

Telehealth session available throughout the state of California.  

Chronic Pain. Depression. Anxiety. Failing Relationships.

If you recognize yourself in any of those words, you know how devastating these conditions can be for your life, your relationships, and your happiness. Speaking as someone who has experienced all of these myself, I want you to know that you are not alone in these struggles…and working with a therapist can help you feel a lot better. 


Through a client-centered and trauma-informed lens, I help people experiencing chronic pain, trauma, depression, anxiety, and relationship distress. In addition to traditional talk therapy, I am certified in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy through the Integrative Psychology Institute and Pain Reprocessing Therapy through the Pain Psychology Center. Additionly, I have received training in Brainspotting, and the Gottman Method for couples therapy, as well as SPACE for childhood anxiety, and SPACE-Expanded for ARFID, and Failure to Launch. 

Ben Esch, Registered Associate Marriage and Family Therapist #133743

323-388-5103

benesch.therapy@gmail.com

For talk therapy, under the supervision of Nick Bognar, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #99915

Clients seen at Nick Bognar Therapy


For Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy, under the supervision of Lisa Bohacek Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist #124029

Clients seen at Southern California Therapy Collective