- Client-centered work
- Mindfulness exercises
- Motivational interviewing
About Ester
Ester Vinnik is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Florida with five years of professional experience. She works with people facing stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, and struggles with self-esteem and motivation. Her practice notes additional focus areas such as attachment and abandonment concerns, anger, and issues around control and communication.
She uses straightforward conversation to help people name what’s most troubling them. Sessions focus on what the person wants to change and small, practical steps to get there. Ester listens without judgment and encourages clear goals and realistic action plans.
Ester draws on client-centered therapy to center the person’s perspective and priorities. She also uses mindfulness techniques to help people notice physical and emotional reactions in the moment. Motivational interviewing is part of her approach when someone feels stuck or unsure about making changes.
In sessions she often works on coping skills for anxiety and methods to manage grief, as well as strategies to improve communication and handle anger. When trauma is part of the picture, she pays attention to safety and pacing, moving forward at a rate the person can tolerate.
Her style is practical and conversational. People can expect brief, focused work on immediate problems and ongoing planning for longer-term issues. Ester practices in Florida and offers services in English.
How Ester’s approaches work for online sessions
Client-centered therapy places the person’s experience at the center of each session. The therapist listens closely to what matters to the client and follows their priorities, which helps when social anxiety or grief makes it hard to know where to start.Mindfulness therapy teaches simple attention and breathing skills that can reduce reactivity in stressful moments. These exercises support people who notice racing thoughts, worry, or strong bodily reactions in social situations.
Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck about making a change. It uses gentle questions to clarify values and increase readiness for small, manageable steps toward goals.
Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. Ester will collaborate with each person to choose techniques that match their needs, goals, and preferences. She adapts pace and focus based on how someone responds and what works best for them.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current options before booking. Many people choose online sessions because they fit into daily life more easily, let someone join from a quieter room, or allow shorter check-ins around work or caregiving. These practical benefits can make regular therapy easier to maintain while addressing anxiety, grief, and motivation.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with?
Ester helps people with stress and anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, depression, self-esteem, motivation, and related problems listed in her profile.
What is her general approach in sessions?
She uses a conversational, client-centered style focused on the person’s goals, practical steps, and short-term planning.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has five years of professional experience working with the concerns listed in her profile.
What credentials and location apply?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are session costs handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.