As a licensed therapist in Virginia, I specialize in supporting individuals through complex life challenges with compassion and cultural sensitivity. My practice centers on empowering clients to navigate difficult emotional landscapes, with expertise in addressing depression, relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and personal growth.
I am deeply committed to creating a supportive therapeutic environment that honors each person's unique journey. My approach integrates evidence-based practices with a holistic understanding of mental wellness, focusing on areas like self-love, communication, healing from shame, and rebuilding personal resilience.
My professional experience spans diverse client needs, including women's health, workplace challenges, multicultural concerns, and support for individuals experiencing significant life transitions. I bring a warm, affirming perspective to our work together, believing that every individual has inherent strength and capacity for meaningful change.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, Adoption and foster care, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Communication problems, Coping with natural or human-caused disaster, Family problems, Fertility issues, First responder issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and end-of-life counseling, Immigration issues, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Veteran and Armed Forces Issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Postpartum depression, Pregnancy and childbirth, Prejudice and discrimination, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Sexual assault and abuse, Somatization, Traumatic brain injury, 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), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Systemic Therapy
VA LCSW 0904009587
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Very knowledgeable
Written on Dec 26, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Esther is very nice and is very helpful! I like my sessions with her.
Written on Nov 05, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, and compassion fatigue
Fabulous listener, gives me the guidance I need. Her demeanor is calming. Esther has been just what I have needed to get me through a hard chapter in my life.
Written on Sep 30, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and family conflicts
I’ve only had two sessions with Esther so far, but it’s clear she has a true passion for helping and understanding others. She’s very easy to connect with, and I’m looking forward to continuing to work with her.
Written on Sep 10, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Esther Dubique is a joy to work with. She asks helpful, insightful questions that get to the core of an issue. She's punctual and very respectful of my time. She's very friendly and I have no doubt about her expertise.
Written on Aug 19, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I am very happy with Ms Dubuque. From the beginning I felt she listened and understood exactly what I needed for my situation. She is very invested in my therapy and has recommended coping skills I am using. I feel she is the right counselor for me.
Written on Jun 11, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and adhd