Hello and thank you for visiting my page. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) and a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor - I am also a Certified Clinical Trauma Professional - II (CCTP-II) I have 17 years of experience in the mental health and substance abuse field. I have my Master's from Southern Nazarene University in Marriage and Family and counseling (MA).
I have had extensive experience with addiction, depression, anxiety, trauma counseling, and adults. I also have experience with family counseling. My approach to counseling is eclectic. My goal is to match the right approach to the right person. some of the counseling approaches I use are Client-Centered, Cognitive Behavioral, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and experiential therapy. I help people realize their purpose as well as challenge them to be the best that they can be. Counseling is hard work at times and my goal is to guide you as gently as possible through the process.
If you are ready to start the process of healing I would be honored to accompany you in the process. Looking forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Blended Family Issues, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Women's issues, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
AK LPC 194756
OK LPC LPC05008
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Esther is easy to talk to and provides a variety of stress management tools. Our time has been very helpful for me.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, career difficulties, and coaching
Esther seems genuinely invested in my mental health. She is extremely easy to talk to and has a great feedback. She reaches out in between appointments, and I think that is very reassuring.
Written on Mar 27, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
In the time that I've been seeing Esther, she has been incredibly easy to talk to. She listens to what I have to say and has continued to provide useful tools and "homework" that have allowed me to change and adapt to different behavioral habits.
Written on Feb 28, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Ester is a terrific therapist. She help get out a dark space. She will listen and give you advice on how to cope in a healthy way.
Written on Feb 23, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, and trauma and abuse
Esther Bold helps me navigate through the process of recovering from my depression and is a great therapist who listens to and understands my situation.
Written on Feb 15, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
I'm currently working with Esther and she is such a delight to work with. She's very professional, caring, and empathetic. She provides helpful strategies and exercises to practice in between counseling sessions, and she also checks in on me by messaging and asking how my week went. I really enjoy working with her and feel that she does a great job balancing listening to what I'm going through, and also investing in helping me get better.
Written on Feb 03, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and grief