- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Trauma and mood
About Esther
Esther Friedman is an LISW and LCSW with seven years of clinical experience based in Arizona. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression. Esther helps people who feel overwhelmed by persistent worries, panic, or phobic avoidance find ways to cope and take small steps forward.
She uses a mix of evidence-based techniques rather than a single method. That means sessions can include practical skill building, looking at the thoughts that keep problems going, and gradual practice of feared situations. Esther focuses on simple, usable tools clients can try between sessions.
Esther also supports people dealing with relationship strain, attachment or abandonment concerns, control and communication problems, codependency, and caregiver stress. She can address complex presentations where more than one issue is present, such as mood and substance concerns occurring together.
Her approach is straightforward and collaborative. She helps people identify what drives their patterns and then practices specific skills to manage hard moments. Sessions move at a pace the person is comfortable with, and progress is measured in concrete steps rather than vague promises.
Esther offers services in English and works with adults in Arizona. Before scheduling, readers should confirm current session options and formats through the booking process. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
Approaches you can expect in online sessions
Esther draws from several evidence-based techniques and blends them to match each person's needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought and behavior patterns, and it helps with anxiety, depression, and compulsive behaviors. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving interpersonal effectiveness, and tolerating distress when things feel overwhelming.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Esther will talk about the methods that fit your goals and preferences, and she will adjust the mix as you make progress. That collaborative process helps clarify what skills to practice and why they matter for your day-to-day life.
Confirm available session formats before booking since the profile does not list specific options. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and remove travel time. Some formats also reduce the need to be on camera or use high bandwidth, which can help when a quieter or simpler setup works better. The therapist and client decide together which approach and format suit the person's goals and routine.
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Experience
7+ years
Listed in
Arizona, Ohio
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, bipolar disorder, and depression, plus related concerns such as attachment and communication problems.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is direct and collaborative. She uses practical exercises and talks through patterns to build skills for handling difficult moments.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has seven years of experience working with people in clinical settings.
What credentials and region does she hold?
She holds LISW and LCSW credentials and practices in Arizona.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries connect with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
What formats are used for sessions?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current options before booking through the platform.
How are fees and billing handled?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.