- Emotionally-Focused Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
- Attachment-Based work
About Esther
Esther Dubique is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Virginia with seven years of clinical experience. She focuses on relationship concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, and addictions. Esther also addresses intimacy-related issues, parenting strain, anger, career stress, and coping with life changes.
Her work often draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based ideas to help people notice and name difficult emotions. She also uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) when practical skills are helpful. Sessions follow a client-centered stance that keeps the person's priorities in view.
Esther helps people unpack common patterns that repeat in relationships and daily life. She uses straightforward conversation, reflective listening, and practical exercises to build more effective ways of relating and coping. When grief, trauma, or shame are present, she supports clients as they make sense of intense feelings.
Her background includes work with women’s health concerns, workplace stress, and people facing major life transitions. She also has experience with adoption and foster care, attachment issues, caregiver stress, chronic illness, codependency, and end-of-life matters. Esther brings seven years of practice to these areas.
Sessions are organized around what each person wants to change. To begin, prospective clients follow the site's matching steps and schedule a first meeting. All work is conducted in English and within the scope of her Virginia LCSW credential.
How her approaches translate to online care
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) focuses on identifying and reshaping emotional experiences and interaction patterns. It can help when feelings are hard to name and relational patterns keep repeating. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) emphasizes noticing thoughts and feelings without being driven by them, and then choosing actions that reflect personal values. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at early and current attachment patterns to understand how people relate to others and manage distress.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Esther will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. That choice can change as progress is made and as new issues arise.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Online therapy can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and enable shorter check-ins when needed. It can also allow someone to join from a quieter location or avoid the need to be on camera for every meeting. Licensed professionals use these options to keep therapy practical and manageable for everyday life.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Virginia
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
She works with relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, anxiety, addictions, self-esteem, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
What therapeutic approach does she use?
Her work cites Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT).
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of professional experience working with people on relationship patterns, grief, trauma recovery, and related concerns.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Virginia and practices under that credential in the state.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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