I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of North Carolina with 11 years of experience. I have worked in a variety of settings including schools, family shelters, community mental health agencies, health clinics and religious organizations since my graduation from Columbia International University in 2011. My expertise lies in working with children, women, families, couples and groups. As a therapist, I strongly believe that the quality of our lives are depended on the quality of our relationships. Our foundational relationship is our family of origin, which sets the pattern for the rest of our relationships. Our relationships with our significant others and close friends provide opportunities to rewrite dysfunctional family of origin patterns. The health of our relationships directly influences how we enjoy life's successes as well as how we cope with life's struggles and challenges. If our relationships are good, we feel well supported and can weather any storm that comes our way. The quality of our relationships impacts our mental, physical and spiritual health. My therapy approach is a combination of Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, Client Focused Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy and Experiential Therapy. These approaches guide my understanding in identifying problematic patterns in clients relationships with self, others and the world. These theoretical lenses also guide my treatment approaches.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Prejudice and Discrimination, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
NC LMFT 1878
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Every time we meet, Esther makes it her point to be attentive to where I’m at in our talks. She does a good job in relaying and reiterating the points of uncertainty.
Written on Apr 25, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Esther is absolutely AMAZING!!! I have felt comfortable talking to her from day one. She is very professional and has a very kind and open nature about her. She truly listens and understands what you’re going through , and offers great insight and guidance in various areas of your life. I truly feel blessed to have Esther in my life because she has helped me to understand myself and my circumstances better, which has pushed me to become a better person overall by looking after my total wellbeing ❤️.
Written on Apr 15, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Talking to Esther is one of the best things happened to me this year; she’s caring, kind and full of wisdom. She’s helped me to reach a new level of growth, and i feel safe to talk to her whatever is on my mind. She’s like an angel and has helped me in many ways. She’s so knowledgeable and professional, im truly grateful for her and so happy that many other people can benefit from talking to her. Esther is the best!!
Written on Jun 20, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and intimacy-related issues
Esther is absolutely the best.
Written on Jan 17, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 9 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and career difficulties
Esther is everything you could ever wish for in a therapist. I cannot even write a review, because words cannot describe just how amazing this lady is. I am so grateful o was matched with Esther - she is the best therapist I’ve ever had in my entire life.
Written on Dec 18, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Esther is very personable and professional. She understands my needs and finds different ways to approach a situation.
Written on Dec 12, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and coaching