psychology with depth and perspective
Kathryn Esquer, PsyD, MBA
Connect & Cultivate was founded on a simple idea: the best therapy balances clinical insight with genuine human connection. Most clients come here because they want both, a space that feels steady and real, and an approach grounded in experience, perspective, and evidence-based care.
My background bridges both the clinical and organizational sides of human growth. I’m a licensed psychologist who has spent years helping adults navigate anxiety, burnout, relationship challenges, and life transitions. My work began in university settings, supporting college students through identity development, high achievement, and uncertainty about the future. Later, as a psychologist in integrated primary care and hospital systems, I learned the realities of leading and working in demanding healthcare environments. Now, as both a clinician and executive consultant with an MBA, I work with professionals and leaders who are ready to restore balance between personal well-being and high responsibility.
You can learn more about my background on LinkedIn.
What this means for you: I bring a rare blend of clinical depth, relational insight, and real-world perspective into every session. Therapy at Connect & Cultivate isn’t abstract. It’s practical, human, and designed to help you move forward with clarity and resilience.
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APPROACH TO THERAPY
Clients often describe me as warm, steady, and collaborative—but also direct. I believe therapy should feel both safe and constructive: a place where you can be fully yourself, while being gently challenged to see what’s beneath the surface.
Work with me is often:
Depth-Oriented: We look beyond symptoms to understand the roots of stress, anxiety, and emotional exhaustion.
Relational: Change happens through connection. Therapy is a partnership where insight grows in conversation.
Sustaining: The focus isn’t just on immediate relief but on building lasting patterns that support you long after therapy ends.
AREAS OF FOCUS
I specialize in working with adults who are
Managing Anxiety: From high-functioning worry to the racing thoughts that keep you up at night.
Navigating Complex Relationships: Family dynamics, motherhood, or partnership struggles that feel heavy but hard to name.
Balancing Professional Demands: Physicians, healthcare leaders, and high-achievers managing burnout and decision fatigue.
Students and Young Adults: College and graduate students exploring identity, purpose, and steadiness through transition.
LGBTQIA+ Individuals: Those seeking affirming therapy that integrates identity, authenticity, and well-being.
