Esther Robinson
LCPC, LPC
Compassionate, practical support for change
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- Goal focused
- Skill building
- Respectful listening
About Esther
She aims for straightforward, respectful conversations. Sessions are shaped around each person's situation and goals. Esther listens first, then helps set clear steps toward change.
Her background includes mood regulation and support for people managing bipolar symptoms and grief. She also helps with ADHD-related challenges, panic attacks, and recovery from trauma and abuse. Many clients come for help with communication problems and drug or alcohol addiction.
Esther uses a mix of approaches to match the person in front of her. She draws on Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), mindfulness techniques, and motivational interviewing to build practical skills and insight.
Her style is collaborative and goal-focused. She works to create a plan that fits daily life and the challenges a person brings. The emphasis is on clear steps, coping strategies, and steady progress.
If someone wants to start, they select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability. The subscription can be canceled at any time.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
6+ years
Credentials
Maryland, District of Columbia
Languages
English
How Esther’s approaches work for online sessions
Esther uses Client-Centered Therapy to build a supportive therapeutic relationship where the person leads the conversation and the therapist follows their concerns. This approach helps people feel heard and makes it easier to set goals that matter to them.She also applies Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavioral changes. CBT is useful for anxiety, panic, low mood, and habits related to addiction because it breaks problems into manageable steps.
Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Esther discusses goals, preferences, and what has helped or not helped in the past, then tries methods that fit. The process is collaborative and adjustments are made based on what the person finds useful.
Many people find online therapy fits into busy schedules and everyday life. Online sessions can make it easier to fit appointments around work or caregiving, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. Specific session formats are not listed here, so confirm current session options before booking. The emphasis is on practical ways to make therapy a regular part of life rather than on any single format.
At a glance
- Listed location
- Maryland
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Credentials
- LCPC, LPC
- Languages
- English
- License (Maryland)
- LCPC · No. LC13149
- License (District of Columbia)
- LPC · No. PRC200001850
- NPI
- 1346928033
As listed by the therapist. You can check a license with the state board and an NPI with the national registry.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Esther help with?
She helps people coping with stress, anxiety, addictions, low self-esteem, depression, and anger, among other concerns.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her approach is collaborative and practical, focusing on clear steps, coping skills, and conversations tailored to each person's needs.
What is her professional background?
She has six years of clinical experience working on mood regulation, addiction issues, trauma recovery, and related concerns.
What credentials does she hold and where is she located?
She holds LCPC and LPC credentials and practices in Maryland.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to the therapist's availability.
Before you start
- Online talk therapy is not a court-ordered or mandated anger-management course, and it does not provide attendance certificates.
- Check that the location and license details above fit where you live.
- If anyone is at risk of being harmed, contact emergency services or a domestic-abuse helpline first. See the support lines for the US, UK and Australia.