Esther Gosnell, LPC

Esther Gosnell is a licensed professional counselor in South Carolina with 10 years of clinical experience. She holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor, and has spent the past decade supporting people navigating stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, family conflict, and experiences of trauma and abuse.

Esther’s practice is grounded in respect, sensitivity, and compassion. She listens carefully to each person’s concerns and adapts how she communicates and what she recommends so that care fits the individual rather than following a one-size-fits-all model.

She emphasizes a personalized approach to treatment, tailoring dialogue and therapeutic plans to meet each client’s specific needs and goals. Esther acknowledges that starting therapy can take courage and affirms clients for taking that first step toward seeking support.

Approaches Used Online and How They Help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice and accept difficult thoughts and feelings while clarifying personal values and taking meaningful action. It can be useful for chronic stress, anxiety, and when life feels unaligned with what matters most.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive reactions, and improving communication in relationships. It often supports those facing mood instability, high emotional reactivity, or challenges in interpersonal functioning.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, or EMDR, is a structured approach used to process memories tied to traumatic experiences and reduce their ongoing emotional impact. It is frequently applied when past events continue to cause distress in daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Esther works collaboratively with each person to identify which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging offers flexible ways to connect with licensed professionals. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, access care from different locations, and choose the communication style that feels most comfortable for the individual.