Therapist profile
Esther Reynolds, LCMHC, LPC
Licensed counselor - Relationships and parenting
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- Client-centered work
- CBT methods
- Mindfulness and EMDR
About Esther
Esther Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia with 31 years of experience. She focuses on concerns many people bring from home - stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship tension, trauma and grief. Esther speaks English and Mandarin and works with adults facing these issues.
She uses straightforward, practical methods in sessions. Esther draws on client-centered work to follow what matters to the person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to look at thought and behavior patterns, and DBT skills for intense emotions. EMDR and mindfulness are options when trauma or anxiety need other tools.
Sessions are collaborative. Esther aims to help people identify clear goals and small steps toward them. She emphasizes motivation and supports clients as they try new ways of coping. Expect direct conversation about patterns at home and concrete strategies to test between meetings.
Her background spans three decades in private practice across Virginia. That experience includes work with trauma, sexual assault survivors, panic and phobias, ADHD, and issues like codependency and communication problems. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns and compassion fatigue.
Esther describes herself as a guide rather than an expert who decides outcomes. She helps people choose a destination and then works alongside them on the steps. To begin, clients follow the site's matching process and schedule an initial appointment.
How sessions work
How Esther uses therapeutic approaches online
Client-centered therapy puts the person's concerns first. The therapist listens closely, reflects what matters, and helps set goals the client chooses. This approach suits people who want their own priorities respected and explored.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. It offers concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and acting, which can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) provides short skills for managing strong emotions and improving communication, useful when anger or panic feel overwhelming.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Esther will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and comfort level. She adapts tools over time, checking what helps and changing course when needed.
Confirm the specific online session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example, it can reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins on a work break, or avoid needing to be on camera for every meeting. These practical benefits help people keep therapy consistent while managing day-to-day responsibilities.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English, Mandarin
Questions
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What kinds of problems does she address?
She focuses on stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship and family concerns, trauma and grief among other issues.
How would she approach my family-related stress?
She uses client-centered conversations and practical techniques like CBT and DBT skills to identify patterns and try new strategies at home.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of clinical experience, including long-term private practice work in Virginia.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia under those designations.
Can I work with her if I speak Mandarin?
Yes. Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Does she take international clients?
International clients are not accepted at this time.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started with a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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