I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina with over 12 years of experience walking alongside individuals, couples, and families. Since earning my Master of Arts in Counseling from Columbia International University in 2011, I’ve worked in a variety of settings—including schools, family shelters, health clinics, community mental health agencies, and faith-based organizations.
My work is centered around helping people navigate life’s challenges and build stronger, healthier relationships—with themselves and with others. I specialize in supporting clients experiencing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, family or relational conflict, and parenting struggles.
I believe that the quality of our lives is deeply connected to the quality of our relationships. Our family of origin sets the foundation for how we relate to others, but those early patterns can be understood and reshaped. In our present relationships—with partners, friends, and even within ourselves—we have powerful opportunities to heal and grow.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Attachment Theory, Family Systems Theory, Client-Centered Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Experiential Therapy. These perspectives help me identify relational patterns and guide clients toward insight, connection, and lasting change. I strive to create a safe and compassionate space where you can be seen, supported, and empowered.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Attachment issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Divorce and separation, 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, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
NC LMFT 1878
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Esther never skips a beat. Even with my busy schedule , she still finds time to check-in with me and see how I’m doing. She always makes it very easy to talk with her, and she’s there for you, whenever you need her. She’s the best
Written on Oct 19, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Esther is amazing. Cannot recommend her enough. Her perspective has been invaluable to helping me navigate a difficult situation and I really look forward to talking with her each time.
Written on Jul 17, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning family conflicts
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
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