- Longstanding clinical experience
- Works in English and Spanish
- Focus on grief and loss
About Esther
Esther Priegue is a licensed clinical social worker who uses practical, skills-based approaches to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, and low mood. She speaks English and Spanish and brings a long career in social work to each conversation. Esther emphasizes straightforward tools and steady support so people can take clearer steps forward.
Esther frames clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed methods to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on immediate, usable strategies alongside longer-term healing work.
With 25 years as an LCSW, Esther has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also addresses relationship challenges, parenting stress, sleep problems, and issues tied to identity and life transitions.
Her style blends practical problem solving and emotional regulation. People can expect clear goals, tools to try between sessions, and a calm presence during difficult moments. Esther supports people navigating both sudden crises and ongoing life changes.
Esther invites prospective clients to think about what they want to change and what they already do well. That foundation helps guide a personalized plan that fits each person's pace and priorities.
Esther frames clients as the experts on their own lives and looks for strengths to build on. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and other evidence-informed methods to help clients change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Sessions focus on immediate, usable strategies alongside longer-term healing work.
With 25 years as an LCSW, Esther has worked with a wide range of concerns including grief, caregiving strain, compassion fatigue, chronic illness, and hospice and end-of-life counseling. She also addresses relationship challenges, parenting stress, sleep problems, and issues tied to identity and life transitions.
Her style blends practical problem solving and emotional regulation. People can expect clear goals, tools to try between sessions, and a calm presence during difficult moments. Esther supports people navigating both sudden crises and ongoing life changes.
Esther invites prospective clients to think about what they want to change and what they already do well. That foundation helps guide a personalized plan that fits each person's pace and priorities.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigue
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMulticultural concernsPanic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issues
Therapeutic approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
How Esther’s approaches translate to online therapy
Esther uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people notice patterns of thought and behavior that keep them stuck and then practice concrete, manageable changes. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach emotion regulation and distress-tolerance skills that can reduce overwhelm in day-to-day life. These approaches help with anxiety, mood concerns, grief, and stress related to caregiving or chronic illness.Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Esther will work with each person to discuss goals, try methods, and adjust based on what helps. Together they decide which tools and strategies fit the client’s needs and pace rather than following a single method strictly.
Confirm available session formats before booking so you know how she currently meets with clients. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy day, allow a shorter check-in when time is limited, and reduce travel so people can spend time on self-care or caregiving needs. Talk with the therapist about preferences so sessions match your schedule and practical constraints.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Esther commonly address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and compassion fatigue, among other issues.
What is her general therapy style like?
The approach is practical and skills-focused, using clear goals and tools that clients can try between sessions.
How much professional experience does she have?
Esther has 25 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker offering mental health support across many settings.
Where is she based and what credential does she hold?
She is a New York LCSW and practices in New York.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Can people outside the United States work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Fees vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to the therapist's availability.