Therapist profile
Esther Priegue, LCSW
LCSW focused on parenting and family concerns
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Esther
Esther Priegue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low mood, and self-esteem concerns. Esther also supports people dealing with parenting strain, relationship stress, grief, and career challenges. She sees clients in English and Spanish.
Esther focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She listens for patterns that keep problems repeating. Together she and the client set small, doable goals and track progress. She draws on approaches that break down problems into manageable parts and build coping skills.
Her background includes long experience in settings that exposed her to complex life issues like chronic illness, cancer, and end-of-life concerns. That work shaped how she balances immediate problem solving with attention to deeper wounds from family of origin and abandonment. Esther pays attention to how past hurts affect present choices and relationships.
Therapeutically she uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Therapy. Sessions tend to involve clear steps, skill practice, and conversations about values and motivation. Practical tools for sleep, attention, and mood are often part of the work.
People working with Esther can expect straightforward feedback and concrete strategies to try between sessions. She asks about day-to-day routines and supports realistic, small changes. To begin, readers should confirm current session options before scheduling.
How sessions work
How Esther uses focused therapies online
Esther mixes Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to give practical skills and emotional regulation. CBT looks at thoughts and behaviors and helps people test and change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and attention difficulties. DBT emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness, which can help with strong mood swings, relationship stress, and managing intense reactions.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people clarify goals and find personal reasons to change. That approach is useful when someone feels stuck or uncertain about making shifts in parenting, career, or health behaviors. Deciding which approaches to use is collaborative; Esther reviews goals, preferences, and what has worked or not worked before to shape the plan together.
The original profile does not specify which online session formats are offered, so confirm current options before booking. In general, online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. It can also let a therapist and client practice skills in real-life routines and follow up on tools like sleep or attention exercises between meetings.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of home and family issues does she address?
She helps adults with parenting strain, family of origin issues, communication problems, and relationship stress. Additional concerns include grief, caregiver strain, and life transitions.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as CBT and DBT alongside motivational interviewing and solution-focused work. Sessions focus on clear steps and skill practice.
How much experience does she bring to these concerns?
Esther has 25 years of professional experience working with a range of clinical and life issues. That background includes work with chronic illness, end-of-life care, and trauma-related concerns.
What credential and location does she list?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
In which languages can she conduct sessions?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does her pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact rates depend on your region.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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