- Trauma informed
- Relationship focus
- Resilience building
About Esther
Esther Dubique is a licensed clinical social worker who focuses on helping people manage trauma, grief, anxiety, and relationship difficulties. She practices in Virginia and brings seven years of experience to sessions. Esther aims to create a warm, respectful setting where people can name what hurts and find ways to move forward.
Her work often combines practical tools and reflective conversation. Esther uses approaches such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Attachment-Based Therapy to help people change patterns that cause pain. She also draws on client-centered and dialectical behavior strategies to support emotion regulation and clearer communication.
Esther has supported people facing many life stresses, including caregiving burdens, workplace strain, chronic illness, and losses. She also helps those coping with trauma, addiction challenges, body image concerns, fertility and adoption-related issues, and the effects of large-scale disasters. Her background includes attention to multicultural and women's health concerns.
In sessions she focuses on helping people build resilience, manage difficult feelings, and practice new ways of relating. She works with clients on problem-solving, strengthening boundaries, and rebuilding trust in themselves. The aim is to create steady progress in everyday life.
People who choose Esther can expect straightforward conversation and concrete skills to try between meetings. She encourages collaboration on goals and adapts methods to each person's situation and values.
How her approaches guide online care
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice unhelpful thoughts and choose actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going, and it often includes clear exercises to practice between sessions. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how past relationships shape current connection and trust, which helps with intimacy, grief, and relationship struggles.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. Esther will work with each person to figure out which methods fit their goals and daily life. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan so the work stays relevant and practical.
Confirm current session options before booking to learn how she schedules meetings. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when needed. It also lets people try different ways of working with emotions and relationships while keeping therapy aligned with their routines and responsibilities.
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Experience
7+ years
Credentials
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does Esther commonly address?
She works with people facing depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, stress, and relationship and intimacy-related issues. She also supports those dealing with caregiving strain, chronic illness, and coping with natural or human-caused disaster.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style mixes practical skill-building and empathic listening. She uses tools from CBT, ACT, attachment-focused work, and DBT to help clients manage emotions and change unhelpful patterns.
What experience does she bring to sessions?
She has seven years of clinical experience working with a range of life stresses including workplace concerns, women's health matters, and major life transitions.
Which credentials and location should I know about?
She holds a Licensed Clinical Social Worker credential (LCSW) in Virginia and practices there.
Can I meet with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are international clients supported?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does payment and cost work?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to therapist availability.