Profile / United States
Esther Reynolds, LCMHC, LPC
Virginia
Licensed counselor - anxiety and trauma
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- Mindfulness skills
- Trauma work
About Esther
Esther Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) and a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with 31 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, and related concerns such as grief, parenting stress, and career strain. Sessions are conducted in English and Mandarin and take place with her practice based in Virginia.
Esther favors clear, action-oriented work that helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts and change habits that get in the way. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) alongside client-centered methods and mindfulness techniques. Esther also brings elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) where appropriate for trauma-related issues.
Her style emphasizes setting concrete goals chosen by the client. She describes herself as a facilitator who helps people identify a destination and then takes steps toward it. Sessions often include practical exercises, thought records, and skills practice to test new ways of responding to stress or upsetting situations.
Esther has long experience working with concerns like panic attacks, social anxiety, codependency, sexual assault and abuse, and post-traumatic stress. She often integrates mindfulness and insight-oriented techniques to help people notice patterns and try different behaviors.
Practical matters are straightforward: cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled any time. To begin, a person completes a short matching questionnaire and schedules a first session through the See online therapy options button.
How her approaches translate to online work
Esther commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered methods, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when working with clients online. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with short exercises and homework. Client-centered methods emphasize listening and reflecting so people can clarify goals and decide what they want to change. DBT offers concrete skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness.Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Esther collaborates with each person to match methods to their goals, needs, and preferences. That means trying practical tools first, reviewing how they helped, and adjusting the plan if needed so the work stays focused and useful.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy week, shorter check-ins when needed, and using different formats to match daily life. The biography does not specify which session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to practice skills in day-to-day settings and to schedule follow-ups without long travel time.
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Experience
31+ years
Listed in
Virginia, North Carolina
Languages
English, Mandarin
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma and abuse, relationship and family conflict, grief, parenting issues, and related concerns like panic attacks and social anxiety.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
She uses CBT to help clients identify unhelpful thoughts and test different responses. Sessions include practical exercises and thought records to change patterns over time.
What is her experience and clinical background?
She has 31 years of experience and has worked in private practice for more than 25 years, focusing on mood, anxiety, trauma, and relationship issues.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials and practices in Virginia under the listed state licensure.
Which languages are offered in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling the first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.