- CBT techniques
- Mindfulness practice
- EMDR-informed work
About Esther
Esther Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) practicing in Virginia. She has 31 years of experience and works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, grief, anger, and related issues.
Clients meet a clinician who prefers straightforward, goal-oriented work. She uses practical tools from cognitive behavioral approaches and mindfulness alongside techniques that invite reflection and storytelling. Sessions focus on identifying what the client wants to change and building steps toward that goal.
Esther emphasizes a clear working relationship. She describes herself as a guide who helps people choose a destination and then maps out the steps to get there. Motivation and the client’s chosen goals shape each plan.
When trauma or strong emotional reactions appear, Esther blends approaches such as EMDR-informed ideas and grounding practices with skills training drawn from DBT. She also uses insight-oriented conversation to help people understand patterns that keep them stuck.
Practical issues like parenting stress, workplace frustration, and navigating loss are addressed with concrete strategies. Sessions include skill practice, problem-solving, and repeated check-ins on progress. Her aim is to make the work useful in everyday life.
Esther offers services in English and Mandarin. People start by completing a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session to outline initial goals.
How Esther’s approaches translate to online work
Esther commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness work in sessions. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thinking and testing new behaviors to reduce anger and anxiety. Mindfulness practice teaches simple, moment-to-moment attention and grounding skills to manage intense feelings.She also draws on dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT-informed techniques help people notice urges, tolerate strong emotions, and practice steady communication when anger arises. These approaches can be taught and practiced in conversation and short exercises during sessions.
Deciding which approach to use is collaborative. Esther works with each person to set goals, then tries methods that match those goals and preferences. The plan can change as progress unfolds so the client helps shape which tools stay in use.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make regular check-ins easier to fit into a day, allow shorter focused skill-practice sessions, and remove travel time. Phone or video sessions may be chosen for quieter surroundings, less bandwidth use, or a shorter midday check-in depending on what the client needs.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, anger, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and goal-focused, using client-centered planning with CBT, DBT skills, mindfulness, and reflective conversation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 31 years of experience working with individuals in private practice.
What credentials and region are listed?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia with licensure noted as NC LCMHC and VA LPC.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what formats are used?
Confirm the current session formats before booking because formats are not specified in the biography; follow the platform steps to see available options.
How do fees and scheduling work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time; begin by completing the matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session.