Therapist profile
Esther Bold, LPC
LPC in Alaska - Family and parenting concerns
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma and EMDR
- Parenting support
About Esther
Esther Bold is an LPC with 20 years of experience practicing in Alaska. She helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting pressures, trauma and substance concerns. Her work often addresses intimacy and self-esteem challenges as well as career and major life changes.
She usually begins by listening to what feels most urgent. Esther helps clients name what is happening and then focuses on practical next steps. Sessions include talking through patterns, building coping skills, and practicing ways to change small habits that create relief over time.
Esther draws on approaches such as Client-Centered work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to make sessions direct and useful. She also works with attachment-related themes and uses techniques from EMDR and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when appropriate for trauma or intense emotion. These methods are used to reduce distress and strengthen real-world coping skills.
Her practice spans many family and parenting-related challenges without running family or couples sessions. Typical topics include blended family issues, parenting strain, family of origin problems, divorce and separation, and communication breakdowns. She also supports people dealing with addiction, chronic illness, first responder stresses, and aging concerns.
Esther practices in Alaska and conducts sessions in English. Costs vary with location and sessions are delivered through a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, users complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the site.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Esther uses Client-Centered Therapy to focus on what the client brings each session. That means sessions begin with listening and follow the client's priorities while offering reflection and practical guidance. This approach helps with stress, parenting strain, and relationship concerns.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to identify patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems stuck. CBT sessions include setting small, manageable goals and practicing new skills between meetings. This can be helpful for anxiety, mood concerns, and coping with life changes.
She also brings Attachment-Based ideas to bear when relationship patterns or intimacy problems are central. That work looks at how early relationship experiences shape current reactions and communication, and it supports learning different ways of connecting and responding.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther will talk with clients about their goals and try methods that fit those goals and preferences. This is a collaborative decision made over the first few sessions rather than a one-time choice.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats are not specified here. Online therapy can make scheduling easier, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins that fit a workday. Ask about the specific session format offered so you can plan how it will fit into your everyday routine.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Oklahoma, Alaska
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of issues does she work with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and family concerns, trauma and addiction, plus parenting and intimacy-related issues.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered, focusing on listening, naming patterns, and teaching skills from CBT and DBT as needed.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience as a licensed professional counselor.
Where is she based and what are her credentials?
She is an LPC based in Alaska and works with clients there; the credential LPC stands for Licensed Professional Counselor.
Can I work with her if I don’t live in the US?
Sessions are offered in English and she does not accept international clients at this time.
What session formats does she offer?
Session formats are not specified here; please confirm the current session options before booking.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with scheduling?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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