- CBT techniques
- Motivational interviewing
- Bilingual English Spanish
About Esteban
Esteban Cabrera is a Washington LMHC with 18 years of clinical experience helping people sort out intense feelings and relationship problems. He works with anger, stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting concerns, addictions, and issues around intimacy and self-esteem. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Esteban focuses on practical skills that people can use between sessions. He helps clients recognize patterns that lead to outbursts or resentments and develop clearer ways to communicate. He uses structured approaches to reduce avoidance, manage impulsivity, and improve workplace interactions.
He brings attention to cultural context and men’s issues while supporting people exploring identity, life purpose, and fatherhood concerns. Esteban also works with caregiver stress, grief, and the effects of long-term burnout or compassion fatigue. He addresses money and financial stress as it shows up in relationships and mood.
In sessions he combines techniques to set small goals and track progress. Clients learn short-term tools for handling immediate anger or anxiety and longer-term strategies for changing habits. He draws from cognitive behavioral methods, motivational interviewing, and trauma-focused ideas to help people move forward.
To begin, Esteban asks clients to describe their current struggles and what they hope to change. He uses this information to plan practical next steps and review how well strategies are working. People who want to work in English or Spanish are welcome to discuss language preferences when arranging a first meeting.
How his approaches translate to online work
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing them with small behavioral experiments. It is useful for anger that follows automatic thoughts, anxiety, or low mood because it gives clear steps to practice between sessions.Motivational interviewing is a conversational style that helps people find their own reasons to change. It suits situations with mixed motivation, like substance use, impulsive behavior, or when someone is unsure about changing patterns that involve anger.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will review your concerns, goals, and preferences and suggest which methods to try first. This is collaborative and adjusts over time based on what helps you make steady progress.
Confirm the specific session formats when you sign up, since options are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also allows using structured worksheets, behavioral experiments, and brief coaching between meetings to reinforce new skills.
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Experience
18+ years
Listed in
Washington
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does he help with?
He works with anger, relationship problems, trauma, grief, stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, addictions, and related issues listed in his profile.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
His approach is practical and collaborative, using structured methods to set goals, track progress, and teach skills for managing strong emotions.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has 18 years of experience working with adults on relationship dynamics, trauma recovery, and mood or behavior concerns.
What are his credentials and location?
He is a Washington LMHC and practices out of Washington state.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
He is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.