As a twin, I grew up intimately familiar with both contrast and connection, an early lesson in holding paradox. My personality and therapeutic style reflect the contrast of the two coasts that have shaped me: I resonate with New York’s grit and authenticity, which shows up in my directness and sense of humor. I equally identify with California’s openness and calm, reflected in my commitment to groundedness, curiosity, and validation.
serving adults and young adults in Beverly Hills, and via telehealth throughout California.
compassionate, evidence based therapy
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At Bicoastal Psychology, we specialize in therapy for people who feel deeply, think intensely, and sometimes struggle to make sense of internal or relational chaos. We value both delivering evidence-based care that works and approaching therapy with compassion, non-judgment, and humanness.
What We do
Individual therapy
Danielle Esses, PsyD (PSY 36160) is a clinical psychologist providing therapy in Beverly Hills and across California via telehealth. Patients describe her as both gentle and straightforward — someone who offers honest feedback, builds trust through authenticity, and keeps them accountable without judgment.
Founder, Bicoastal Psychology
Meet Dr. danielle Esses
Dr. Esses specializes in therapy for anxiety, relationship challenges, and emotional sensitivity in young adults and adults. Her patients are often thoughtful and big-hearted, and sometimes act before thinking. She also works with first responders and other professionals who have learned to shut off emotions to get through difficult work, though now feel disconnected or numb at home.
- High emotionality
- Relationship issues
- Anxiety
- Substance and alcohol use
- Obsessive compulsive patterns
- Self-harm and suicidality
- Occupational stress and trauma (e.g., among healthcare workers, first responders)
concerns we treat
Dr. Esses tailors her approach to each client’s unique needs. She is trained in a variety of treatment modalities, including DBT, CBT (including ERP and CPT), and psychodynamic therapies. Her personality and therapeutic style reflect the contrast of the two coasts that have shaped her: resonating with New York’s grit and authenticity, she uses directness and humor; equally identifying with California’s openness and calm, she is committed to groundedness, curiosity, and validation.
our approach
As a twin, I grew up intimately familiar with both contrast and connection, an early lesson in holding paradox. My personality and therapeutic style reflect the contrast of the two coasts that have shaped me: I resonate with New York’s grit and authenticity, which shows up in my directness and sense of humor. I equally identify with California’s openness and calm, reflected in my commitment to groundedness, curiosity, and validation.
As a twin, I grew up intimately familiar with both contrast and connection, an early lesson in holding paradox. My personality and therapeutic style reflect the contrast of the two coasts that have shaped me: I resonate with New York’s grit and authenticity, which shows up in my directness and sense of humor. I equally identify with California’s openness and calm, reflected in my commitment to groundedness, curiosity, and validation.
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