- Focus on relationships
- Trauma-informed care
- Values-based work
About Esther
Esther Gosnell is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina with ten years of clinical experience. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma, and issues with self-esteem. She approaches each person with respect, sensitivity, and compassion. Taking the first step to seek help is often hard, and she acknowledges that courage.
Esther adapts conversations and plans to match what each person needs. She uses practical talk and clear steps so people understand what happens in sessions. Topics often include attachment and abandonment concerns, codependency, communication and control problems, and caregiver stress.
Her work also covers trauma-related issues such as dissociation and recovery after abuse. She supports people dealing with mood disorders, panic attacks, postpartum depression, and problems tied to first responder work. She addresses guilt, shame, forgiveness, and questions about life purpose.
Esther draws on several approaches to guide sessions. She may use Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help clarify values, Client-Centered Therapy to follow the person's lead, or Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for emotion regulation. She also integrates EMDR and motivational interviewing when helpful.
Sessions are designed to be collaborative. Esther listens first, then offers options that fit goals and daily life. She aims to make therapy understandable and practical so people can try changes between sessions.
How Esther’s Approaches Work Online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to you and taking small actions that match those values. It can help with anxiety, stress, and decisions about relationships or life purpose.Client-Centered Therapy centers the conversation on the person’s experience. The therapist follows your lead, offering empathy and reflection to help you make sense of feelings and choices.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for handling intense emotions and improving communication. It is often used when people want practical tools for managing panic, mood swings, or conflict.
Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Esther will listen to your concerns, discuss options, and work with you to pick methods that fit your goals and preferences. That shared planning helps shape what happens in sessions and what to practice between them.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the available session formats before booking so they meet your needs. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. Licensed professionals can use these methods effectively over distance, and Esther will adapt activities and skills to the online setting to keep sessions practical and focused on real-life changes.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
South Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Esther commonly address?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family problems, trauma and abuse, and low self-esteem. Additional focuses include codependency, attachment and abandonment issues, and caregiver stress.
What is her general approach in sessions?
Esther listens closely and then tailors the plan to each person. She uses clear, practical talk and offers strategies to try between meetings.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has ten years of professional work experience in counseling and therapy settings.
What credentials and location are listed for this therapist?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in South Carolina. Sessions are connected to that licensure and practice region.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She accepts international clients according to the profile information provided.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during scheduling.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a session based on therapist availability.
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