Esther Priegue, LCSW

Esther Priegue is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) with 25 years of experience helping people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, challenges with motivation, struggles with self-esteem, and periods of low mood. She approaches each relationship with the expectation that the individual is the expert of their own story and that identifying existing strengths is a key step toward meaningful change.

Esther emphasizes collaboration and practical support, encouraging clients to take the courageous first steps toward a more fulfilling life while offering steady guidance and empowerment along the way. Her work focuses on building skills, exploring patterns, and reinforcing resilience so clients can face everyday challenges with greater confidence and clarity.

Approaches Esther Uses and How Online Therapy Fits

Esther Priegue draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing to support people through a range of concerns. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps clients identify and shift unhelpful thought patterns and habits, offering concrete techniques for anxiety, low mood, and stress. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding the impact of traumatic experiences and developing skills to reduce their ongoing effects on daily life. Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to explore ambivalence and strengthen motivation for change, which can be especially useful for building momentum toward goals like improved mood, healthier relationships, or lifestyle adjustments.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Esther works together with each person to determine which strategies match their needs, goals, and preferences. This collaborative process helps shape sessions in a way that feels useful and achievable.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place via video calls, by phone, through live chat, or with text-based messaging - making it easier to fit care into a busy life. For many people, remote options increase access to consistent support and allow therapists and licensed professionals to work together with clients wherever they are.