Esther Oh, LCSW

10/21/2025

It's not just about the diagnosis. Sometimes we need to stop and ask, how are you?

Anxiety. Depression. ADHD. For many of us here, our mental health is struggling, and we use these terms to explain our symptoms and – sometimes – get treated with a therapist or other mental health professional. But there’s a problem – while diagnoses are very helpful in describing symptoms ...

10/14/2025

What is "High functioning anxiety" and why is it so common here in the Bay Area?

San Francisco’s economic culture is demanding. Part of that is the high cost of living, which makes people feel like they have to work extra hard to live here. Part of it is tech culture in general, which affects not only those working in the tech world, but those around it as well. It’s also [....

10/06/2025

How and why we may be creating our own social anxiety in our increasingly tech-reliant culture:

Human beings crave relationships. Studies have consistently shown that those with social connections live longer, are happier, and feel more personally supported. Yet, many people struggle with social anxiety that makes it hard for them to develop these relationships. Although the exact reasons peop...

09/28/2025

Many, if not most, couples now are meeting through online dating apps and technology. It has become more common than bars, school, work, and even through friends, as the way to meet potential partners and spouses. These days, if you?re single and looking for a relationship, chances are you?re using an online dating app.

There?s nothing inherently wrong with this. After all, you likely know some amazing couples that have met through apps, and you yourself have probably met some people that you could see a future with.

But we also have to be aware of the risks, not only to our safety, but to the dating world as a whole.

Online Dating is One of the Best Ways We Have to Meet Partners, But it Comes at a Cost Many, if not most, couples now are meeting through online dating apps and technology. It has become more common than bars, school, work, and even through friends, as the way to meet potential partners and spouses....

09/21/2025

How to Put a Stop to Harmful Relationship Patterns

There are times when it can seem like there are no good single people out there. When you’ve had no success with apps, or you find that the people that you’re most attracted to are not finding themselves attracted back. Or you’re starting to get older and feeling like you cannot find anyone th...

06/25/2025

Everyone can use someone to talk to. I am currently accepting new patients and would love to help you with anxiety, depression, relationships, and more. Please reach out today:

https://esthersoh.com/

03/25/2025

Therapy does not have to be limited to an office. Learn about Walk and Talk Therapy, or let me know if you'd like to start a conversation:

Talk to a Therapist in a More Personal, Comfortable Setting – Outdoors with Esther Oh Some people prefer the closed comfort of a therapy office. Others like to see therapists remotely. But what if you’re looking for something different – something a bit more personal and open, that fosters a s...

03/05/2025

Single and struggling? Many people find that working with a therapist can help them navigate these emotions:

Esther Oh is a Therapist in San Francisco Providing Support for Singles and Those That May Benefit From Individual Relationship Counseling Some people prefer being single. But many others are seeking and hoping for long term relationships. The problem is that finding a relationship in today’s worl...