- CBT strategies
- DBT skills
- Motivational work
About Esther
Esther Priegue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people who are coping with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low mood, and problems with self-esteem and motivation. Esther speaks English and Spanish.
She approaches therapy as a practical collaboration. She views each person as the expert on their own story and draws on their strengths to address everyday problems. Sessions often focus on skills for managing strong feelings, improving sleep, and handling relationship or work pressures.
Esther uses a mix of evidence-based methods to match what a person needs. That can include strategies from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to spot and change unhelpful thoughts, and tools from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to tolerate distress or improve emotional regulation. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques when people want clear, goal-oriented work.
Her background includes long experience supporting people through grief, life transitions, chronic illness, and issues connected to family of origin. She also works with concerns such as codependency, commitment worries, and feelings of abandonment. Guilt and shame are listed among the areas she addresses.
Esther aims to help people take small, practical steps that fit their life. The first contact is a short matching questionnaire and scheduling a first session. Fees vary by location and use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How her approaches translate to online work
Esther commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT involves identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and behaving to reduce anxiety or low mood. DBT focuses on building concrete skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and effective communication, which can help with intense feelings and relationship difficulties.She also draws on Motivational Interviewing when clients need help clarifying goals and deciding on next steps. That approach uses open questions and reflective listening to strengthen personal motivation and commitment to change. Choosing which methods to use is collaborative; she helps each person figure out what fits their needs and goals as sessions progress.
Practical benefits of online sessions include fitting therapy into a busy day and avoiding travel time. Because session formats were not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking. The therapist’s subscription-based fee model can make scheduling simpler and allows sessions to be arranged around work, caregiving, or medical appointments.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low mood, self-esteem issues, and related problems such as relationship strain, grief, chronic illness, and guilt and shame.
How does she approach therapy?
She uses a practical, collaborative approach that emphasizes strengths. Methods include CBT, DBT skills, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused work, and trauma-focused techniques as appropriate.
What is her experience background?
She has 25 years of professional experience supporting people with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Are sessions offered in other languages?
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 sessions paid for and what do they cost?
Fees vary with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin working together?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger or thinking about harming yourself, use the crisis numbers.