- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
About Esther
Esther Priegue is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 25 years of experience based in New York. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low mood, and issues with self-esteem and motivation. Esther speaks English and Spanish and draws on a range of practical approaches to help people get clearer about next steps.
Esther focuses on concrete skills and doable steps. Sessions often include talking through immediate problems, building coping strategies, and practicing ways to handle stressful situations. She uses tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to address thoughts, behaviors, and emotional regulation.
She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused Therapy to help people find what matters to them and set short-term goals. For trauma-related concerns, she applies Trauma-Focused Therapy methods to work with memories and reactions at a pace the person can tolerate. Esther aims to match methods to each person’s needs rather than using a single fixed approach.
Her background includes long-term clinical work with adults dealing with relationship problems, grief, chronic illness, parenting stress, career transitions, and feelings of isolation. She is familiar with issues that can follow abuse, abandonment, or family-of-origin struggles. Practical skills for sleep, coping with change, and managing ADHD or bipolar-related challenges are part of her practice.
People who reach out can expect straightforward conversation about what feels hardest and steps they can try between sessions. To start, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session where goals and next steps are discussed.
How her approaches are used in online work
Esther commonly draws from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy when working with anxiety, stress, mood, and trauma. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new ways of thinking and acting to reduce distress. DBT emphasizes emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and skills for managing intense feelings and relationships.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help clarify what someone wants to change and to build small, achievable steps toward that goal. Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. Esther will talk with each person about goals and preferences and adjust methods based on what works best together.
Confirm the therapist's available session formats before booking, since the biography does not list specific online or in-person options. Many people find online sessions helpful because they can fit a meeting into a workday, avoid travel time, or choose a shorter check-in when needed. The focus remains on practical skills, clear goals, and follow-up steps that can be practiced between sessions.
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Experience
25+ years
Listed in
New York
Languages
English, Spanish
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, low mood, self-esteem, and related issues such as grief, relationship strain, and sleep problems.
What is her general therapy style?
She uses clear, skill-based work that mixes talking with practical exercises. Techniques are drawn from CBT, DBT, and solution-focused methods.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 25 years of professional experience in clinical settings supporting adults with a broad range of concerns.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in New York and practices from that state.
Does she work in other languages or with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and Spanish. She is not accepting international clients at this time.
Which session formats are offered?
Confirm current session options before booking, as the biography does not list specific formats.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule a first session to set goals and next steps.