- Practical coping skills
- Goal focused work
- English and Spanish
About Esther
Esther Priegue is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience helping people with stress, anxiety, and sleep concerns. She writes and talks plainly with clients about what feels hard right now and what small steps could make days easier. Esther speaks English and Spanish and practices in New York.
Esther emphasizes practical tools from evidence-informed approaches. She uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and build steady coping skills. Motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques are used to help clients set realistic goals and notice progress.
Many people come to Esther for issues such as trauma and abuse, low mood and depression, ADHD, relationship and family stress, grief, and parenting strain. She also supports people dealing with chronic illness, end-of-life concerns, codependency, and sleep problems. Sessions focus on problem-solving, improving daily routines, and managing upsetting thoughts and body sensations.
Esther aims to help clients identify strengths they already have and apply them to current struggles. Work in sessions can include setting small behavioral experiments, practicing emotion regulation skills, improving communication, and creating better sleep habits. The pace is collaborative and tailored to each person’s situation.
To begin, a prospective client completes a short questionnaire and schedules according to therapist availability. Esther’s approach centers on clear steps, honest conversation, and practical changes that fit into everyday life.
How Esther’s Approaches Fit Online Care
CBT, or cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on identifying and changing thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; it is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress. DBT, or dialectical behavior therapy, emphasizes practical skills for managing strong emotions and improving coping and interpersonal effectiveness. Motivational interviewing helps clarify a person's own goals and strengthens motivation to make smaller changes that add up.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with the client about current struggles, goals, and personal preferences and then try approaches that fit those needs. Adjustments are made over time based on what the person finds helpful.
The practical benefits of online therapy include making sessions easier to fit into a busy schedule and allowing therapy to be part of everyday life. Because session formats were not detailed in the biography, confirm which formats are offered before booking. Many people find that remote sessions reduce travel time, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and make it simpler to practice skills between appointments.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
25+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps people manage stress, anxiety, sleep problems, trauma, low mood, ADHD, relationship and family stress, grief, and related issues like chronic illness and end-of-life concerns.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative, focusing on practical steps, skill-building, and goal setting rather than lengthy interpretation.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience working with a wide range of emotional and life concerns.
Where is she based and what credentials does she hold?
She practices in New York and holds the credential LCSW, which stands for licensed clinical social worker.
Can sessions be conducted in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.
Are online or remote session formats available?
Session formats were not specified in the biography; please confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.