I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia and have been in a private practice for over 25 years. I work with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, and traumatic experiences (physical, emotional, and sexual). Family conflicts and relationship issues are also a focus of my practice.
My approach includes cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused therapy, and rational emotive behavior therapy. I often coordinate mindfulness, insight-oriented approaches, and storytelling in my sessions, depending on an individual’s uniqueness.
My primary goal is to develop a therapeutic relationship built on trust. I believe that the client’s motivation is key to success and that all motivation must start with a destination, chosen by the client. I see myself just as a facilitator, guiding the client towards that destination.
Additional areas of focus:LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Codependency, Communication problems, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Sexual assault and abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
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Highly recommended
Written on Oct 02, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Ester has an amazing way at looking at the world. Her expertise and thought process really helps to find my way out of anxiety and approach life’s toughness with preparation and support.
Love her <3
Written on Jul 10, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Esther is the absolute best therapist I have ever had. She has a depth of knowledge and experience, excellent interpersonal skills, and helps you become comfortable to where you can share your most intimate wounds, fears, and stressors. These are just a few of Esther’s attributes she brings to your therapy journey.
Written on Jun 24, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 2 years and 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coaching, and adhd
Eather is lovely and I benefit immensely from our weekly chats. She helps me see things through a different lens and really helps me figure out what questions I need to ask myself in order to move forward in my healing. She is simply wonderful!
Written on May 14, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
She’s understanding, kind, and validating
Written on Apr 06, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Esther has been really patient and kind as I’m recovering from major spine surgery. I think she is a great match for me as I’m also dealing with past trauma, depression and anxiety. I know she can help me address the issues I’m dealing with.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and career difficulties
Esther is the best therapist I've ever had. Her way of looking at things and strategies appeals to me. I'm a person who wants homework, to DO something about what I'm feeling. Esther is always ready and understanding. I love my conversations with her.
Written on Mar 25, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and adhd
I really enjoy working with Esther. She is open to many different ways of how life should be lived which is invaluable to me since most of my family members are atypical and fall into a variety of spectrums ie narcissist to autistic; fundamental Christian to paganism; extreme left, right, upside down political views etc.
Then, of course, there is me with all of the facets of my frayed and debilitated personality. Somehow, Esther is able to wade through it all, connect with the real me and provide the support that I need. Esther’s perception of my reality allows her to guide me along a path that helps me grow. As I am able, she encourages me to do more, or slow me down if I am getting ahead of myself. Esther always encourages me and focuses on my growth.
I also like Esther’s honesty. Esther shares her knowledge with me but also lets me know if she is not familiar with a subject in which I am inquiring. In those situations, she suggestions ways for me to pursue the information I need and she will research it too.
I have a hard time trusting and connecting with people so I am very pleased with my relationship with Esther.
Written on Mar 06, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 10 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and adhd
She listen, understands and provides empathy. She helps will communication as its not my strong suit and has been really helpful in so many ways
Written on Feb 08, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Esther is wonderful and understands my concerns. She is helping me for what I need most - focusing on myself again and ignoring the noise in my head.
Written on Feb 06, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
She's great
Written on Feb 04, 2025 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I have really benefited greatly from BetterHelp and my therapist. I feel like it has been and will continue to be an aid to my progress. Therapy has been a huge life changer for me, and I can't say enough good things about both my therapist and the BetterHelp program!!! :)
Written on Nov 19, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 1 year and 8 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Ms. Reynolds has been very helpful. She encourages me to focus on the moment and has given me excellent effective tools to control my anxiety. She is more focused on how to handle the emotions than on figuring out why they are there. This allows me to correct my present rather than wallow in the past. My quality and enjoyment of life are so much better since employing the techniques she has taught me. I am so glad I found her.
Written on Sep 07, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 1 year and 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes
Encourages clients and prioritizes their well-being. Her insights and guidance have made a positive impact on me and I look forward to our next session.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
Esther is incredible and has been very helpful in my life. I’m lucky to have found her.
Written on Aug 30, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 5 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, and coping with life changes
Esther is very patient and empathetic. She is a great listener, and offers great advice on how to deal with the issues we discuss.
Written on Aug 23, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and self esteem
Today is my third session with Esther and I love working with her. She listens carefully and provides strong reflection and drives the conversation through thoughtful questions. She is very helpful.
Written on Aug 22, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship issues
After looking for a long time for the correct therapist...finally I found Esther!!! She doesn't just listen, she is really honest and she will give you her point of view always with respect. THANKY YOU ESTHER ❤️
Written on Apr 29, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and adhd
I love Esther!
Written on Jan 12, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning relationship issues, self esteem, and adhd
Esther has been amazing. Listening and allowing me to understand and get to realizations about my past present and future that I have spent so many years not understanding. She has been kind and caring and firm when necessary but most importantly, she has allowed me to express all and any emotion that I’ve had some that I didn’t know I had and allowed me to feel them completely and walked me through them and helped to understand why I may or may not have felt them and to let me know that each and every one of those big feelings were okay.
Written on Jan 05, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Esther is my first experience with Therapy/ Therapist. I had my reservations about online therapy going in to it. So happy I was matched with Esther. She is wise and knowledgable and her experience shows. She is easy to communicate with and compassionate and has a good sense of humor which I appreciate very much. In this short while( 5 weeks), Her many small but significant suggestions and directions have made a big difference to my mental wellbeing. I look forward to my sessions with her.
Written on Jan 04, 2024 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coaching
She has been a great help to me to help me understand myself better and to help me process through the trauma of losing my parents and other relatives.
Written on Dec 22, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Esther is amazing. I feel myself lucky to have her as my therapist. She’s supportive, compassionate, a good listener and has best approach. I’ll continue working with Esther.
Written on Dec 19, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and anger management
Esther has been such a big help with me breaking down my trauma. I’ve learned tools to accept things I can’t control and correct what is in my control. I’ve learned the importance of self care/love. She has made it easier to face the hard emotions. She will be upfront with you in the most loving and respectful way because she genuinely cares to help her patients improve and find peace. If you are truly ready to heal I would highly recommend Esther.
Written on Nov 02, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning trauma and abuse
Esther is very kind and caring and quickly responds to messages! She is a great therapist with a lot of experience with asian clients and is able to empathize to their specific concerns. Highly recommend Esther!
Written on Oct 30, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Esther has all of the qualities of a therapist who can truly help soothe a Soul, or guide a muddled mind. She is compassionate, deeply intuitive and gives practical, good advice -- all while making you smile and feeling secure and safe. I highly recommend Esther!
Written on Oct 04, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and self esteem
Esther is a fantastic therapist, and takes time to make sure that we are both on the same page. I thoroughly enjoy her stories and quotes because they make things very easy to understand and connect with. She's amazing!
Written on Jul 14, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
Esther has been a phenomenal listener and therapist throughout my duration of sessions. I was able to be open and transparent as I shared how I was feeling and what emotions I felt. She gave me coping mechanisms and skills to work on. I have appreciated her patience and insight in helping me unpack all that I’ve felt.
Written on Jun 30, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
I love Esther! She’s absolutely the best and most compassionate person I’ve met. I love how easy it is to talk to her and I love how relatable she is.
Written on Jun 02, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Esther is easy to talk to and grasps the situation immediately.
Written on Feb 17, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, parenting issues, and adhd
Most kind and caring therapist I have worked with.
Written on Jan 15, 2023 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Excellent therapist, very understanding and helpful.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 1 year and 5 months
Thank you for all your help Esther!
Written on Feb 18, 2022 after therapy with Esther for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
I personally feel really lucky I was matched with Esther, who I have been working with for two months. Upon joining BetterHelp, I had sought for a therapist with an Asian background, and that made a world of difference as Esther easily empathises with and understands the importance and impact of cultural influences on what I was going through. I was surprised by how fast Esther helped me find resolve and healing. I was bracing myself for a prolonged recovery period, but I saw improvements within a few weeks, and at the one month mark I had a breakthrough. She equipped me with the ability to reframe my mindset and thought habits, and develop the mental resilience I had set to achieve. I was able to better manage and improve my mental and emotional health.
Esther is always non-judgemental, patient, and a great listener - and observing the way she listens has also inadvertently taught me how to become a better listener as well. She made the whole therapy process really comfortable. I highly recommend her.
I am forever grateful for everything you have done for me!
Written on Dec 11, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Esther is the best therapist I've ever meet with. She listens to me very patiently when I express my true feelings, and give me honest and professional suggestions to help me go through my concerns. Esther is very flexible and helpful. Esther, thank you for your suggestions !
Written on Aug 16, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression
It’s truly rare to find an Asian counselor on BetterHelp so when I found Esther, I was super excited. Esther understood my needs right away and was great at listening, asking questions, diagnosing my issues, and acknowledging when she doesn’t understand something. She knows that Asian Americans face lots of complex issues and empathizes well. Highly recommend!
Written on Jul 22, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Esther listens thoroughly and provides some good suggestions on how to handle my concerns
Written on May 21, 2021 after therapy with Esther for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
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