- CBT use
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness practice
About Esther
Esther Gorsha is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Louisiana with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who want to manage stress, anxiety, anger, depression, trauma and relationship problems. She also supports people facing issues related to LGBTQ concerns, addictions, grief, and parenting strain.
Esther favors straightforward conversation and practical steps. Sessions focus on what is happening now and on skills that help people handle strong feelings and tense moments. She uses approaches that encourage self-awareness, coping skills, and clearer communication.
Her work draws from client-centered methods that prioritize the person's own goals. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps identify unhelpful thoughts and change reactions. Dialectical Behavior Therapy offers concrete tools for managing intense emotion and improving problem-solving.
Esther also incorporates mindfulness and trauma-focused practices when they suit the situation. She aims to reduce recurring patterns that lead to resentment, frequent arguments, or avoidance. The emphasis is on small, doable changes that make day-to-day life easier.
Clients can expect a respectful, down-to-earth tone in sessions and a plan that is adjusted as progress is made. Esther asks about the specifics of a person’s life before suggesting strategies, so therapy stays relevant to real situations. To begin, she guides people through the intake steps and scheduling for a first meeting.
How her approaches translate to online work
Esther uses Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) in ways that fit online sessions. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes the client's goals and perspective, keeping the therapist's role focused on listening and reflecting. CBT breaks down thoughts and behaviors into concrete steps to change patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. DBT offers skills for tolerating distress, regulating intense emotion, and improving communication in heated situations.Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Esther will ask about the specific problems, what has helped before, and what goals matter most. Together the client and therapist try methods, adjust them, and track whether skills reduce angry outbursts or simmering resentment.
Session logistics should be confirmed before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, shorten check-ins when time is tight, and reduce travel time. If a person prefers a quieter or shorter session at lunch, that practical fit can be discussed when arranging appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger-related problems does she address?
She helps with losing temper in close relationships, building resentment, and anger tied to stress or past trauma. Other linked concerns include anxiety, depression, and communication problems.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her practice blends client-centered care with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy. Mindfulness and trauma-focused techniques are used when they fit the client's needs.
How much experience does she have working with these issues?
She has 20 years of professional work experience supporting people with stress, anxiety, trauma, relationship struggles, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW, licensed in Louisiana.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted; she works with clients licensed to be seen in Louisiana.
How does payment work and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time. Specific pricing is provided during the intake process.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.