- Family of origin issues
- Anxiety and depression
- CBT and DBT techniques
About Esther
Esther Gorsha is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana with 20 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, depression, addiction, and LGBTQ related issues. Many people come to her because they notice how family patterns still shape their reactions and choices.
Esther centers sessions on direct conversation and practical skills. She uses clear, structured approaches to help people name the problem, test small changes, and practice different ways of responding. Sessions include talking through relationship patterns, building coping skills for anxiety or mood swings, and addressing grief or caregiver strain.
Her work draws on Client-Centered principles to keep the focus on what the person wants to change. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques to teach concrete tools for emotion regulation and behavior change. Trauma-focused methods are applied when past events continue to affect present-day functioning.
Esther pays attention to how family of origin issues show up now. She helps clients map repeating roles, set boundaries, and adjust expectations they inherited from childhood. Conversations are practical and goal-oriented, with homework or exercises when useful.
People who choose Esther often want straightforward, experience-based support for coping with life transitions, intimacy concerns, or persistent mood problems. To start, clients are asked to complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session through the service button.
How her therapeutic approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the client’s goals and experiences. In practice this means the therapist listens and steers sessions by what the client most wants to change, helping the client clarify priorities and next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down thoughts, feelings, and behaviors into concrete links and teaches practical exercises to test new responses; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and mood management. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, including mindfulness, distress tolerance, and emotion regulation strategies. Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Esther will discuss these methods with the client and decide collaboratively which techniques to emphasize based on needs, goals, and preferences. Session formats are not specified in the original biography, so please confirm current options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into a busy week, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule shorter or more frequent check-ins. If you want to proceed, use the See online therapy options button to complete the short matching questionnaire and arrange the first appointment.Areas of expertise
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Louisiana
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What types of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, addictions, grief, and related concerns listed in her specialties.
What is her approach in sessions?
She uses a mix of client-centered conversation and practical techniques from CBT and DBT to teach coping skills and change patterns.
How much experience does she have?
Esther has 20 years of professional experience working with adults on mood, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Where is she licensed and based?
She is an LCSW licensed in Louisiana and practices under that credential.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions arranged and what do they cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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