Therapist profile
Esther Gosnell, LPC
Licensed Professional Counselor - Relationships and Family
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- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma-focused work
- Skills for relationships
About Esther
Esther Gosnell is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor in South Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress and anxiety, relationship strain, family concerns, trauma and abuse, and issues with self esteem.
She keeps sessions straightforward and focused. Esther listens for patterns that increase stress or get in the way of relationships. She helps people name what feels most urgent and pick practical steps to try between sessions. Expect clear, plain talk rather than clinical jargon.
Her approach blends several evidence-based methods. Esther uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to clarify values and shift unhelpful reactions. She draws from Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotional regulation and coping skills. EMDR is available for people wanting a trauma-focused approach when appropriate.
Esther also uses client-centered conversation and motivational interviewing to help people find their own momentum. That can look like slower, reflective sessions or active skill practice, depending on the issue. She pays attention to patterns such as attachment and codependency that affect family relationships.
People often come for help with panic, mood problems, postpartum depression, or caregiver stress. Esther also works with concerns like abandonment, dissociation, and communication problems. If you want to try therapy for these matters, she asks for a short matching questionnaire first and then a planned first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online work
Esther uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people notice unhelpful reactions and choose actions that match their values. ACT often focuses on small behavioral steps and noticing thoughts, which can work well across a distance. Dialectical Behavior Therapy gives practical tools for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness; those skills can be taught, practiced, and reviewed in remote sessions. Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing offers a trauma-focused method for processing distressing memories, and when appropriate it can be incorporated into a paced online plan.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Esther collaborates with each person to pick methods that fit their goals and comfort level. She will discuss why a particular technique might help and adjust the plan based on how people respond in early sessions.
The practical benefits of online work include fitting sessions into a busy household and reducing travel time. Online sessions can make it easier to keep a regular appointment during a workday or caregiving schedule. Because session formats are not specified in the biography, confirm the current online options before booking so you know the exact ways she is offering sessions.
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Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, family conflict, trauma and abuse, and self esteem concerns, plus related issues like postpartum depression and caregiver stress.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She blends clear, practical conversation with skill teaching and reflective listening. Methods include ACT, DBT, EMDR, client-centered work, and motivational interviewing.
How much experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional experience working with adults on the concerns listed in her profile.
Is she a licensed clinician and where is she based?
She is an LPC - Licensed Professional Counselor licensed in South Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
Sessions are offered in English and she does accept international clients; check any location-based restrictions before booking.
What session formats does she offer?
Confirm current session options before booking, since formats are not specified in the biography.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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