Esther Priegue, LCSW - Therapist in New York

CBT and DBT methods
English and Spanish
Practical skill building

About Esther

Esther Priegue is an LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) based in New York with 25 years of experience. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, and issues tied to family of origin. Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Esther uses straightforward, skills-based methods. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy to break unhelpful patterns and build coping skills. She also uses Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to clarify goals and take practical steps forward.

In a first conversation she listens to what matters most and helps identify small, manageable changes. That might mean setting limits, practicing new ways of talking to others, or testing a different daily routine. She aims to make sessions concrete and action oriented.

Esther has worked with people dealing with trauma, grief, chronic illness, parenting strain, career questions, and feelings of isolation. She also supports those wrestling with codependency, abandonment issues, or problems rooted in childhood family patterns. Her background includes long-term clinical work and varied practice settings over many years.

Sessions are practical and paced to the individual. Esther encourages clients to notice what works and to adjust plans as needed. To begin, prospective clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session through the online booking flow.

Using CBT and DBT skills in online sessions

Esther commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety and improve mood. DBT emphasizes practical skills for managing intense emotions and improving interpersonal effectiveness, useful for relationship and emotion regulation struggles.

She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused techniques to help people set clear goals and find small, achievable steps toward those goals. Choosing an approach is collaborative - the therapist and client discuss what feels most useful based on the client’s needs and preferences, and they adjust methods as work progresses.

Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Many people find that online sessions fit into daily life more easily because they remove travel time, allow shorter check-ins on busy days, and make scheduling around work or caregiving simpler. Therapists will work with clients to select a session rhythm and format that support their goals and day-to-day routines.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Self esteem Depression ADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCoping with life changes Compassion fatigue

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCancerChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCodependency Commitment issues Communication problemsDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesForgiveness Guilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingIsolation / loneliness Life purpose Midlife crisis Multicultural concerns Panic disorder and panic attacksPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobia Women's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

25+ years

Listed in

New York

Languages

English, Spanish

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, low mood, relationship strain, grief, and a wide range of family and life-change issues including family of origin concerns.

What is her therapeutic style?

She uses practical, skills-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused methods to help people build coping tools and set goals.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 25 years of professional experience working in clinical settings and with individuals facing stress, trauma, chronic illness, and related concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She is an LCSW licensed in New York and practices from that location.

Which languages are supported?

Sessions are offered in English and Spanish.

Can international clients work with her?

She does not accept international clients at this time.

How are sessions billed?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I start a session?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session through the booking flow.

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