- Client-centered approach
- CBT and psychodynamic
- Goal focused work
About Esther
Esther Steinberg is a licensed master social worker (LMSW) based in Michigan who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, and questions about parenting or relationships. She meets people where they are and focuses on building a warm, practical working relationship. Esther writes treatment plans together with each person so goals stay realistic and relevant.
Esther has four years of experience working in both mental health and school settings. That background means she is used to supporting people through life changes, grief, and mood concerns. She also addresses body image, social anxiety, family problems, trauma and abuse, anger, and career stress.
Her work blends Client-Centered Therapy, cognitive behavioral techniques, and psychodynamic ideas. In practice this means listening first, then helping people notice patterns, try new behaviors, and make sense of past influences. Sessions focus on concrete steps and thoughtful reflection based on each person’s needs.
Esther aims for a close, collaborative relationship in sessions. She encourages clear goals, steady check-ins, and small skill-building moves that fit into everyday life. People can expect a straightforward, caring conversation that balances understanding with practical options.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule according to availability. The process is meant to help match personal goals with an appropriate plan of work.
How Esther’s approaches fit into online therapy
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and meeting people where they are. It aims to create a supportive space so clients can explore feelings and decide on next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions and introduces practical strategies to change unhelpful patterns. Psychodynamic therapy pays attention to recurring patterns and past experiences that shape current reactions and relationships.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Esther will collaborate with each person to choose which elements to emphasize based on goals, daily demands, and what feels most useful. That collaboration helps tailor sessions so they stay relevant and doable.
Check the session options before booking to confirm how Esther is currently meeting with people. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when a full session is not needed. These practical benefits can help therapy become a steady, manageable part of everyday life rather than one more obligation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
4+ years
Listed in
Michigan
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Esther commonly address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting issues, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, trauma and abuse, and career stress. Additional focuses include body image, mood disorders, social anxiety and women's issues.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her style is warm and collaborative, emphasizing a close working relationship. Sessions balance listening, reflection, and practical skill building.
What experience does she bring?
She has four years of experience providing therapy in mental health and school settings. That experience informs work with life changes and a range of emotional concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She holds an LMSW, which stands for Licensed Master Social Worker, and practices in Michigan.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with clients outside the United States?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are costs and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started if I want to work together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.