- Trauma informed
- Relationship focus
- Skills oriented
About Esther
Esther Dubique is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia who uses practical, people-centered methods to help when life feels overwhelming. She focuses on real problems such as depression, anxiety, relationship struggles, grief, and codependency. Her tone is direct and compassionate, and she aims to help people take small, useful steps forward.
Esther draws from several approaches to meet each person's needs. She combines goal-focused work with attention to how past attachments shape current relationships. Sessions often include skill-building for stress and emotion regulation, plus time to talk about painful memories or losses.
She has seven years of clinical experience helping people navigate major life transitions, workplace stress, and health-related concerns. Esther also supports those facing caregiving burdens, chronic illness, fertility and adoption challenges, and issues that follow trauma or natural disasters.
Her style is collaborative and straightforward. Esther helps people clarify what matters most to them, practice new ways of coping, and build routines that support recovery. She pays attention to shame, guilt, and the practical obstacles that keep people stuck.
People can expect warm, judgment-free conversations and focused plans for change. Esther works in English and practices with attention to cultural differences. Prospective clients in Virginia can follow the site's steps to see if her approach is a good fit.
Therapeutic approaches and how they work online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and focus on values-based action. It supports clients who feel stuck by teaching simple practices to move toward what matters in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and behavior and teaches concrete skills for changing patterns that cause distress. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related problems. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current connections and helps people repair patterns that make intimacy or trust difficult.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther will discuss options and tailor methods to the client's goals, needs, and preferences. The decision about which tools to use is collaborative and can change as progress is made.
Because specific session formats are not listed in the biography, confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow for shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so people can focus on practice between meetings. Licensed professionals can guide skill practice, processing, and planning in ways that fit a client's everyday routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Esther commonly address?
She works with concerns such as depression, anxiety, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, codependency, addictions, and stress-related struggles.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, mixing skill-building with space to process emotions and past experiences.
What is her clinical experience?
Esther has seven years of experience providing counseling for people facing life transitions, workplace stress, health issues, and trauma recovery.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Virginia.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost work for sessions?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin if I want to work with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Profile details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. Credential and registration rules differ between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia.