Esther Cho, PMHNP-BC – Psychiatrist in Pasadena, CA | Mindpath Health
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Esther believes in a patient-centered, collaborative approach to psychiatric care, creating a safe and supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their treatment. Her philosophy combines evidence-based medication management with psychoeducation, supportive therapy, CBT, and lifestyle strategies to promote lasting mental wellness. Esther has experience treating adolescents and adults with a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, and PTSD. She is committed to providing compassionate, individualized care, with the goal of helping patients reduce symptoms, build resilience, and improve their overall quality of life.
Esther was inspired to pursue a career in mental health to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals living with mental health conditions that can have a lasting impact on their quality of life. She believes every person has a unique story, and understanding their experiences allows her to provide compassionate, individualized care.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with family, traveling, and being outdoors. She values balance and overall well-being, principles she also encourages with her patients.
- Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – Western University of Health Sciences
- Specialty Boards: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – American Nurses Credentialing Center
Areas of Focus
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Major depressive disorder (MDD)
- Panic attacks/disorders
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Mood disorders
- Bipolar disorders
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Stress management
- Trauma/post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Sleep problems
- Psychiatric consultation
- Addiction disorders
- Alzheimer’s/dementia
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Co-occuring conditions
- Conduct/disruptive disorders
- Eating disorders
- Gender-affirming mental health care
- Personality disorders
- Postpartum mental health
- Psychotic disorders
- Schizoaffective disorder
- Schizophrenia
- Women’s mental health