Esther Geffner

Esther Geffner is a licensed mental health counselor with a Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling and 14 years of experience. She practices in New York and helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma-related concerns. Esther works with adults and parents to address practical problems and emotional wounds in everyday life.

She uses an integrative approach that draws on several evidence-based techniques. Esther tailors sessions to the person in front of her, combining tools that help manage symptoms with strategies for long-term change. She pays close attention to safety and building trust before moving into deeper material.

Sessions focus on clear steps people can try between meetings. Esther may introduce ways to reframe unhelpful thoughts, set small goals, and practice skills for coping with strong feelings. She aims to make therapy feel manageable and relevant to daily routines.

Esther has experience supporting people through relationship strain, parenting stress, grief, career shifts, and attention-related challenges. Her background working with trauma and post-traumatic stress informs how she paces work and supports recovery. She also helps with eating, sleeping, intimacy-related issues, and life transitions.

If you want practical, goal-oriented help guided by a clinician with experience, Esther offers short-term and longer-term work. To get started, confirm current session options and schedule a meeting that fits your needs.

How evidence-based techniques translate to online care

Esther uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques in a straightforward way. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and practicing different behaviors to reduce anxiety, depression, and anger. Motivational strategies help people find what matters most to them and build small, realistic steps toward change. Solution-focused methods concentrate on practical goals and quick, actionable steps to improve day-to-day functioning.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work together. Esther will talk with each person about their goals and preferences, then try methods that fit. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so they feel relevant and doable for the client’s life.

Session logistics and formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit meetings into a busy week, avoid commuting time, and check in during transitions like work breaks. It can also allow shorter follow-ups or more frequent brief contacts when that better supports day-to-day change. Licensed professionals can adapt exercises, homework, and pacing to work well across different setups, and Esther will help pick what suits each person best.