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Charlene Esquilin, LCSW

  • Experience10 years
  • LocationNew York
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Charlene

Charlene Esquilin is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in New York who brings 10 years of clinical experience to her practice.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a client-centered approach that begins by listening closely to each person’s story and priorities, then blends evidence-based methods like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness to address concerns such as depression, anxiety, grief, bipolar symptoms, and ADHD.

Her work also addresses relationship and family dynamics, intimacy and sexual concerns, parenting challenges, addiction, anger, and career or self-esteem issues. Charlene creates an affirming environment that honors diverse identities and cultural backgrounds, aiming to help people build coping skills, resilience, and clearer communication patterns.

She integrates tools from dialectical behavior therapy and the Gottman Method when navigating emotional regulation or couple-related topics. Therapy with her is collaborative and practical, focused on measurable strategies and personal insight.

Charlene supports clients through life transitions and complex emotional states, offering tailored interventions that reflect each client’s goals and circumstances.

Approaches for Online Support and Skill Building



Client-centered therapy emphasizes listening to the person’s priorities and building a treatment plan around their goals. This approach helps clients feel seen and guides sessions by their values and needs while laying groundwork for practical change. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and replacing them with skills that reduce symptoms of anxiety, depression, and stress. CBT is goal-oriented and often includes homework to practice new strategies between sessions.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the therapeutic process, and the therapist works collaboratively with each client to determine what fits best. Together they review symptoms, preferences, and life context to adapt methods over time, combining supportive listening with structured skill-building when useful.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging, making it easier to fit care into a busy schedule or to continue work during transitions. These formats allow clients to access consistent therapeutic support from licensed professionals while using the communication style that feels most comfortable and practical for their daily life.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Charlene address?
She works with a broad range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and family issues, addictions, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related problems, parenting, anger, self-esteem, career challenges, bipolar disorder, coping with life changes, and ADHD.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her style is client-centered and collaborative, combining empathy with practical techniques from CBT, DBT, mindfulness, and the Gottman Method to help clients develop coping strategies and improve relationship dynamics.
How much experience does she have?
She has a decade of experience providing mental health care in New York, drawing on ten years of clinical practice to support people through varied emotional and interpersonal challenges.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is licensed as an LCSW in New York with license number NY LCSW 089159 and practices in New York.
Does she offer services in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are provided in English and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available?
Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs and schedule.
How are costs and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What should someone expect when getting started?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a brief matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefDepression

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Gottman MethodMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative Therapy

Experience

10+ years

Licensed

New York

Languages

English

What Charlene can help with

Charlene Esquilin works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, grief, and depression.

Charlene works with individuals through life's complex challenges.

Charlene works with depression, anxiety, and relationship dynamics.

How Charlene approaches therapy

Charlene's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Narrative Therapy.

Experience and training

Charlene is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker practicing in New York, with 10 years of clinical experience.