- Warm and direct
- Evidence based methods
- Focus on behavior
About Esther
Esther Friedman is a licensed clinical social worker who aims to help people feel heard and find practical ways to cope. She uses a straightforward, warm style and focuses on building skills that make daily life easier. Esther’s approach centers on understanding what drives a person's patterns and then trying small, realistic changes that add up over time.
Esther draws from several evidence-based techniques to tailor sessions to each person's needs. That mix includes harm reduction, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral strategies, exposure and response prevention, and psychodynamic ideas. Sessions focus on learning tools for anxiety, depression, addiction-related concerns, and navigating intrusive thoughts and compulsions.
She has seven years of clinical experience and holds both LISW and LCSW credentials, licensed in Ohio and Arizona respectively. Esther works with individuals and with couples ages 15 and up, and has particular experience with obsessive compulsive disorder, mood and personality concerns, substance use issues, and psychotic‑spectrum presentations.
In therapy she aims to be collaborative and direct, helping people recognize patterns and practice new responses. Conversations are paced to fit what feels manageable, and homework tends to be practical and goal-focused. If someone is dealing with intense anxiety, codependency, relationship stress, or a major life change, she helps break things down into workable steps.
Before booking, readers should confirm current session options and scheduling details. The practice is based in Arizona and sessions are conducted in English.
Approaches That Guide Online Work
Esther uses a few different evidence-based approaches and adapts them to each person's situation. Cognitive behavioral therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and test small behavior changes to reduce anxiety and low mood. Motivational interviewing supports people who feel stuck about change by clarifying values and boosting motivation to try new steps. Exposure and response prevention targets intrusive thoughts and compulsive behaviors by gradually facing feared situations and practicing new responses.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther treats the selection of methods as collaborative - she will listen to your goals, try approaches that fit, and adjust based on what helps. Clients and therapist decide together on pacing and homework so the plan feels manageable.
Confirm which session formats are currently offered before booking. In general, online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let someone continue consistent care while relocating or balancing work and family demands.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, and also focuses on codependency and related relationship issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is warm, direct, and collaborative. She emphasizes understanding patterns and practicing practical skills between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with obsessive compulsive disorder, mood and personality concerns, substance use issues, and psychotic‑spectrum presentations.
What credentials and region are listed for this therapist?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and is licensed in Ohio (LISW) and Arizona (LCSW). Her practice location is Arizona.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the country?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Choose the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist 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.