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LCMHC, LPC

Esther Reynolds, LCMHC, LPC

  • Experience31 years
  • LocationVirginia
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • LanguagesEnglish and Mandarin
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About Esther

Esther Reynolds is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Licensed Professional Counselor practicing in Virginia who brings 31 years of experience to people coping with anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, and related concerns.

Background and approach

She aims to meet clients where they are, helping them clarify goals and build a therapeutic relationship grounded in trust. Her work often addresses relationship and family tensions, grief, compassion fatigue, and intimacy or parenting challenges.

Her approach blends practical, evidence-informed techniques with attention to each person’s uniqueness. Esther integrates cognitive behavioral strategies, mindfulness practices, dialectical skills, and EMDR when appropriate, adapting methods to match a client’s needs and preferences.

She emphasizes the client’s role in setting goals and frames her role as a guide who supports movement toward a chosen destination. Conversations in therapy may include exploring patterns of thinking and behavior, learning emotion regulation skills, processing traumatic memories, and developing clearer communication.

Esther offers services in English and Mandarin and works with a broad range of life stressors, from career transitions and self-esteem concerns to panic, phobias, and post-traumatic stress.

Integrating evidence-based approaches into online care

Esther commonly draws from cognitive behavioral therapy and EMDR when working with trauma-related concerns and mood symptoms. CBT focuses on identifying and testing unhelpful thoughts and building practical behavioral skills to reduce anxiety and improve daily functioning. EMDR involves processing distressing memories through structured protocols to lessen their emotional intensity and help clients move forward.

She also uses client-centered principles, which emphasize listening, empathy, and supporting each person's goals. Finding the right therapeutic approach is part of the collaborative process; the therapist and client discuss preferences, symptom patterns, and goals to decide which methods make the most sense together and adjust the plan over time.

Online sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for different schedules and communication styles. These options allow clients to attend therapy from home or other convenient locations, access consistent support during life transitions, and choose the format that feels most comfortable for practicing skills between sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Esther commonly address?
She works with a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, ADHD, relationship and family conflicts, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting challenges, anger, self-esteem, career concerns, bipolar disorder, and compassion fatigue.
What is her general therapeutic style?
Esther uses a client-centered stance, combining cognitive behavioral techniques, mindfulness, DBT skills, and EMDR as appropriate to each person. The emphasis is on collaboration and adapting methods to fit individual needs.
How much experience does she have in practice?
She brings 31 years of clinical experience and many years in independent practice working with people facing trauma, mood concerns, and interpersonal difficulties.
What credentials and location does she hold?
She holds LCMHC and LPC credentials with NC LCMHC 3528 and VA LPC 0701002219, and she practices in Virginia.
Which languages are available in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Mandarin, and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats are offered for online work?
Therapy can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences for communication.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions operate through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working together?
To get started, select the Start Therapy button, complete a brief matching questionnaire, and schedule sessions based on the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseDepression

Also works with

LGBTGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

CodependencyCommunication problemsPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

31+ years

Licensed

Virginia, North Carolina

Languages

English, Mandarin

What Esther can help with

Esther Reynolds works with clients on stress and anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, and depression.

Esther works with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, ADHD, and traumatic experiences (physical, emotional, and sexual).

Esther works with Family conflicts and relationship issues.

How Esther approaches therapy

Esther's clinical approaches include Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy.

Experience and training

Esther is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor practicing in Virginia.