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- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- EMDR integration
- Mindfulness practice
About Esther
Esther Reynolds, LCMHC, LPC, is licensed in North Carolina as an LCMHC and in Virginia as an LPC and has 31 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing depression, anxiety, ADHD, trauma and abuse, and relationship and family conflicts. Her stated way of working centers on listening, guiding, and helping clients choose their goals and progress toward them.
Reynolds uses practical methods in session. She draws on cognitive behavioral approaches and dialectical behavior techniques to address patterns of thinking and coping. She also integrates EMDR and mindfulness practices when clients’ histories and goals suggest those tools may help.
Sessions include direct conversation about current problems and step-by-step skills practice. She describes her role as a facilitator who helps people identify a destination and build the motivation to move toward it. That includes work on communication problems, codependency, panic and phobias, and managing grief or career stress.
She also addresses intimacy-related issues, sexual assault and abuse aftereffects, and social anxiety concerns. The practice supports LGBT clients and offers work on compassion fatigue and bipolar-related challenges. Language options include English and Mandarin.
Reynolds has maintained long-term private practice experience across multiple care settings. Her background emphasizes evidence-informed techniques combined with mindfulness and narrative elements when those fit the client’s goals. Prospective clients should confirm session formats and scheduling options before booking.
To begin, readers are advised to use the platform’s matching tools to schedule an initial appointment and complete any intake steps.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on following the client’s priorities and creating space for their decisions. It helps people clarify goals and keep progress aligned with what matters to them.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors. It is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many stress-related problems because it teaches concrete coping skills.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) emphasizes skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved communication. It can be especially helpful for intense emotions, relationship challenges, and managing impulsive reactions.
Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That plan can change as progress unfolds.
Confirm the available session formats before booking, as the biography does not list specific online options. Online appointments can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also let someone choose a quieter environment or avoid being on camera when that helps them engage more effectively.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English, Mandarin
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflicts, ADHD, grief, and related issues such as panic, phobias, and codependency.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is facilitative and goal oriented. She uses client-centered listening alongside CBT, DBT, EMDR, and mindfulness techniques.
How much experience does she have?
She has 31 years of clinical experience in private practice and other care settings.
Where is she licensed and based?
She holds NC LCMHC and VA LPC licenses and is based in Virginia.
In which languages can sessions be conducted?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions billed?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988.