- CBT tools
- DBT skills
- Gottman methods
About Charlene
Charlene Esquilin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in New York with 10 years of experience. She helps people manage stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, and anger. Sessions are offered in English and focus on practical steps people can use in daily life.
Charlene uses a mix of approaches to address emotional and interpersonal problems. She draws on Client-Centered ideas to listen and reflect what matters to each person. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are brought in when someone needs tools for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.
Her work includes attention to relationship patterns and intimacy concerns, including methods from the Gottman Method to look at communication and conflict. Mindfulness techniques are used to help slow reactions and notice urges before they become actions. The focus is on concrete skills that can be practiced between sessions.
Charlene also supports people coping with grief, addiction issues, bipolar disorder challenges, parenting stress, career strain, ADHD, and life transitions. She describes therapy as a collaborative process where goals and methods are chosen together. The overall aim is to reduce overwhelm, lower reactivity, and improve day-to-day functioning.
To begin, people complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Charlene combines Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients can clarify their goals and priorities. CBT helps identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete exercises and homework. DBT provides skills in emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness that are taught step by step.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Charlene will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs and goals. That choice can change over time as problems shift or new priorities appear, and she will check in to adjust methods accordingly.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy around work, family responsibilities, and daily routines. They also make it simple to use worksheets, practice DBT or CBT skills in the moment, and follow up between meetings without travel. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises to suit shorter check-ins or longer work-focused sessions depending on what a client needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship issues, parenting strain, addictions, anger, and related concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered style combined with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and DBT skills to teach practical techniques for emotion regulation.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of experience working as a clinician with adults on a range of mood and relationship issues.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How do sessions and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.